I would like each of our readers to take a moment to think about friendship.   What defines true friendship for you?   For me, it’s not sending a yearly holiday card to those on your ever-increasing list.   You don’t have to be mirrored images of thought or personality to form a true friendship.   It will not be defined by time, nor distance.   True friendship exists in those relationships where you feel accepted and confident with yourself… your TRUE self.   You are loved for your honest thoughts and your raw emotions, and in turn, you recipricate that strength and love.

This past weekend I had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Vegas with three of my dearest friends.  Now I know some readers may think – “Really?  Jenny’s going to post something about a weekend in Vegas on this website?!”  – perhaps it seems unworthy or doesn’t quite fit our plan to honor the world, and point out the good in the world… while set in what’s often deemed as  “Sin City.” But I beg to differ…

True Friendship - Sarai, Ashleigh, Me & Whitney

On Saturday morning, Sarai, Ashleigh, and I set out at 5:00 am to surprise Whitney with a birthday trip to Vegas.  (Well, when I say “set out” it was more like at 5:00 am I was asking my boyfriend/our chauffer John to boost me up to Sarai’s window because she wasn’t answering her phone or the door, and I was 99% sure she had fallen back asleep AFTER my get-out-of-bed-we’re-on-our-way-or-I’m-going-to-have-to-kick-you-in-the-shin phone call).  We pulled off our surprise with the help of many people, most especially Whitney’s boyfriend, Orlando.   Whitney was speechless.   We helped her pack her bags, and then drove to the airport where our weekend started.  Our weekend was filled with  laughter, surprise, honesty, adventure, a few tears, hugs, bewilderment, picture-taking, dancing, relaxing, support, fun, respect… and a whole lotta sushi.   And did I mention laughter?!  I am going to steal some of Whitney’s words when I say that it is within this special friendship that the four of us have formed that I never feel more “myself” when I am with these ladies, and it gives me the strength and awareness to be that person in the rest of my life – with confidence.  This, my dear readers, is TRUE FRIENDSHIP.

I would like to challenge you all to think about your own friendships, and take a moment to honor those.  Maybe it’s just a quick email to say “thank you for being a friend” (I know you are all singing the “Golden Girls” Theme Song in your head as you read that, right?)  or setting up a time to get together with those special people in your world.   Maybe this is a good time to call a friend that you haven’t spoken with in months, but think about often.  Maybe it’s time to do something to honor your friendships – from a phone call, to a surprise trip to Vegas.  Perhaps this post might inspire you… to honor those you love… which (in turn) inspires others…

Let the World Know…

Jenny

**And to my wonderful friends: Sarai, Ashleigh, and Whitney – I love you all, and the bond we’ve formed.  Thank You.  It is truly an honor to be your friend.**

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