A Lost Feather: Make New Friends, but Keep the Old

4.13.2011

One is silver and the others gold. A circles round, but never ends, that's how long I want to be your friend.

Sorry, is that in your head now, too? Was anyone else a girl scout?

I can't wait for April 23rd! A little reunion with these amazzzing ladies.. all of them.. Caitlin?? I can't even think of the last time we were all in one place at one time. My gosh, I'm so excited I could cry and also.. I miss college.

My friend, Mel, and I were talking for a good hour last night and we came to the conclusion that we desperately miss college, but not class. I mean, class was great.. we had to learrrrn, but everything outside of class was awesomeness. Having your friends all under 1 roof (or on one campus)? Amazing. Events (read: parties) every weekend? Amazing. Someone home to hang out with all the time? Amazing.

As I was writing this post (just a post about my excitement, really) I started thinking about the other girls in my life that make me happy. I thought about how when I graduated from high school I was devastated to leave my girlfriends from home. I thought I would never make new friends a plane flight away in college.

I missed my high school friends so much, but slowly I made new friends and by the time college came to a close I was heartbroken to leave my new (now old) friends. I was again terrified that I would be alone in the next chapter in my life.

Alone I was not. I met my dear friend Alexi on my first day of work when fate put our cubicles across from each other.

I really like the idea that we go through life constantly picking up friends along the way. It's a comforting thought. Lately, I've been meeting a lot of wonderful people through this blog, and it makes me so happy.

I used to sing that song in girl scouts because it was fun to sing (and the scout leaders made us sing it).. now it holds so much more meaning and I think it's quite a beautiful little jingle.

24 comments:

melissaApril 13, 2011 at 1:35 AM
Great photos and beautiful memories to treasure! I'm excited for you to have a wonderful reunion with your ladies soon! I LOVE my girl time! xoxo
AudryApril 13, 2011 at 2:09 AM
It's fun how life seems to throw new people your way. Especially when you least expect it.
Although, I have found that it has gotten a bit more difficult meeting people when working for yourself.

I hope your reunion is everything you want it to be!
AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 2:09 AM
awww this is adorable! great pics too. Gotta love friends...new and old!
UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 2:26 AM
Gorgeous pictures!

I see you only just recently started blogging this year, me too! I literally began my blog 2 weeks ago haha. It seems like you gained an audience fairly quick; do you have any advice for us beginners on how to reach more readers?

Also, I love your 100 things idea. I've seen some other bucket-list approach ideas but 100 ?? wow! You've inspired me to make a list as well! So far I've thought of 65 things I'd like to do haha it's challenging!

I look forward to reading more :D
TatApril 13, 2011 at 3:37 AM
mm lovely! x
Miss AApril 13, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Awww this is such a sweet post! I can completely relate to it right now. I just got done with undergrad school and I'm going to a postgrad school in a completely different country! Your post did make some of my nervousness go away :)
kApril 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM
I loved reading this because I've been thinking a lot about traveling through life lately and how many different groups of friends I have...goodness it is overwhelming but also exciting because you have no idea who you will still meet!
Gawgus things...April 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Friends are just the BEST!! Mine recently surprised me by coming over to visit me in Paris from the UK. Best surprise EVER!! XXX
Caitlin & AdamApril 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM
aw love you! I miss us tooooo!

Not sure if we can swing the film fest, still working on it. BUT we will be at Niki's bday :)
Lisa (hello, suburbia)April 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Awww I miss my college and high school friends too! Girl friends are so good to have! Have an awesome reunion!
Bailey SchneiderApril 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Aren't memories the best? Cute photos!
I met my best friends at University and I know we'll grow grey and old together!
Hooray for reunions ... that is what life is about! Treasuring those who make a difference in our lives!

Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde
SydneyApril 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Couldn't agree more, girl friends are the best - who better to be honest with you when the boys won't!! Amazing Esty Shop by the way :)

Pink Chinchilla
LippylashApril 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM
I love meeting new people! I hate leaving friends and going on the next chapter of life but it always seems to turn out okey.. Just have to keep in touch with the old friends (which isn't always easy)

Nice blog! Following now ;)

lippylash.blogspot.com
LauraApril 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM
This is such a sweet post, and a good reminder to cherish our friends from all stages of life!
Kristen VictoriaApril 13, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Awww this post made my want to tear up a little :'( but I'm at work so I must hold them back! I left all of my high school friends when I decided to go to school 2,000 miles away. Sadly, I did not easily make friends as I expected when I went to college. Now I meet most of my friends through work. Those are sometimes bitter sweet because once you stop working together the friendship is tested and more often than not you don't stay in touch. I've learned friendship takes a lot of effort from both people in order for it to grow. Friends come and go, some are real and some are fake, but you will always know they were a true friend when 6 months or a year goes by and you can just pick up where you left off :)
AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Yes! I was a girl scout and remember singing that song. And the three fingers put up to make everyone be quiet, ha. Love my friends, love that I've made new ones in the blogging world too!

Kate
AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Ahh, I also love the idea of there always being new friends out there to find :) this post has put such a big smile on my face, thankyou! xx
Young and FabulousApril 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM
I just found your blog and am loving...now following :)

I just had a little get together with my college roommates last week and it was just AMAZING. We went out to dinner and sat and talked for hours...it was so much fun but at the same time, makes me REALLY want to go back to college haha

I've met amazing people throughout blogging and its been so awesome!

xoxox
AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM
I didn't get to be a Girl Scout, but I fully support their cookie selling :) I know what you mean. When i left for college out of state I was terrified I'd be all alone with no friends. Where are you in that last pic? It looks like fun!
ashley mikellApril 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM
love your blog.(i'm now following) i "met" you on the daybook and i have loved reading through some of your posts. i also love your list of 100 things. it's got me thinking of ideas for my own.

ashley

jafurness.blogspot.com
AnitaApril 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM
I just came across your blog, and I love this post! I am a freshman right now, and I can totally appreciate this topic. Such fun photos, too!
Kym @ Travel BabblesApril 13, 2011 at 6:40 PM
I was a girl scout, too!! Woop woop! I often find myself singing this song (does that make me lame!)I think we are lucky to have friends come and go, it teaches us to be strong and open to meeting new people! xo =)
CindyApril 13, 2011 at 9:13 PM
I love this post because it is completely true :)
SarahApril 13, 2011 at 11:59 PM
I totally had to sing that song all the time in Girl Scouts! My college experience has been really different because I didn't move away but I still lost a ton of friends that could totally still be in contact with me but just don't want to. But I love the idea, too, that you can constantly pick up more friends while the others stay with you. (:

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