That FRIEND that makes you feel like a KID again!

You know how you do something that you don't want anybody else to see, so you do it quick and then you do a quick 360 with your eyes to see who’s watching? I know you've done it too... Well, I used to be like that with my personality. I was afraid to be the real me around people. I cared so heavily about what other people thought of me; not because I wanted to impress them, but because I literally cared what people would say and think about me.

I wasn't comfortable with my own AWESOMENESS yet. I just wanted to fit in and be cool. I even succeeded at being “cool with everyone” for a long time. Well that was until I got tired. I got tired of walking on egg shells around people and denying who Christ made me to be. It's a tedious habit that truly frustrates the mind and heart. I eventually learned how to be free, love my characteristics and take them for what they were. It was a slow process and required me to expose myself and put myself out there for everyone to take a gander. I got my feelings hurt a lot along the way, but I have no regrets. I guess by now you can tell how sensitive I was too. (lol : P)

So "T" as I like to call her, was a weird girl who stepped into my life. Weird because I couldn't put my finger on her -- or categorize her personality. She was so boisterous cool, smart, funny and confident, what I believe I saw in myself. Yet, she wasn't afraid to be herself in front of anyone. Befriending T has made me a kid again. Finding someone who can balance fun like "amusement park-rollercoaster-ride-fun" with seriousness is a must have in life! There's never a dull moment with us. Even in our "deep" conversations we have to find the stupidest joke to end on.

The world literally revolves around us because we create that environment together. I remember us meeting up at 11:30 pm or midnight and traveling on the creepiest subway in Chicago because she couldn't stop feening for the value menu at Wendy's. We had the craziest time, laughing at the character of people coming in and the disgruntled workers. We were freezing in that little shack of a place just to eat an amazing baked potato, no denying that, and spicy chicken sandwiches. We sang 90's hits aloud as we walked through the streets and laughed and acted out scenes from "Norbit" and "The Little Rascals". People looked at us strangely (jealous). Anywhere was a good time.

Friends that allow you to be free without needing to guess what they're thinking about you or worry about them "laying your business bare in the streets" - stole that from "Save the Last Dance" (Kerri Washington's line - lol) are good relationships to have. Find somebody that helps keep the kid in your alive, rollercoaster ride-style. Life's too short to be an adult always! lol

Us eating good at Chicago's Batter & Berries Restaurant. Amazing "moaning-good" food!

Enjoy your week!

~Lemonade Curl~