Special Friends

Miriam and Emmie, originally uploaded by PrincessEmily210.

I had the extreme privilege last night to see my amazing friend Miriam in Stop Kiss at Goucher College. Miriam is the most intelligent, spirited, beautiful, talented person I have ever met. The story of our friendship is so funny. We have only met about two or three times, but every time we meet, it's like we have known each other forever. I think those kinds of friendships are what make us thrive. They are what inspire us and fill us with hope. I barely know Miriam, but I feel so connected to her- our souls have become so entwined. We had a long talk tonight about people like that. The people who when you first meet them you *know* that you are destined to be great friends. (Come back to me in a month and I guarantee Miriam will be a huge part of my life! And Guess What? She wants to move to San Fran with me next summer!!)

I feel so blessed by her friendship.

It reminds me so much of Meredith, my other soulful sweet sister. We met in Maine for a weekend, yet I miss her more than words! She is one of my dearest friends and our friendship is one that will only grow and thrive as time goes on.

These women I am getting to know amaze me. They bring out things in me that I love and remind me of all the good parts. But it makes me think a lot too, and doubt. These are the people I want to surround myself with- supportive, genuine, natural- yet somehow I keep making these other relationships and friendships that are so toxic for me. Why do we do that? I know so many people who have been brought so far down by a "loved one" whether it is a friend or a lover. We know that we shouldn't be investing so much in them, becoming so attached to them, but we can't help it- why? Why do we bother with the gossipers and back stabbers when there are Miriams and Merediths in the world?

If anyone lives in the Baltimore area, I highly suggest and insist that you go see Stop Kiss, it runs this weekend at Goucher College, and more information is available on their website. :-)