Nothing too much going on on my end. Just kinda posting for the sake of posting. Don't wanna get behind on the events of my life. HA! As if there was so much to talk about.
ANYWHO!
Lately I've been hanging out with Jane a lot. It's really cool to bond with her just because she's a lot more mature than most of my home friends. I mean, granted, she's still in High School but seemingly she's closer to my level than a lot of the people that are in Tinley Park. I don't know. It feels good to hang out with someone that looks to you for advice. It's almost flattering. But equally, she makes sure that I don't stop being silly. With her new found boything/friend/guy/whatever, I never realized how much her and I have in common... just our thoughts and insights on relationships, friendships, family, etc. It's refreshing to have a friend that knows what you're going through.
Backtracking a bit, I mentioned that Jane seems to be more mature than my other home friends. Maybe that was kinda harsh of me to say. It wouldn't be fair to say that I don't think other people have matured. Perhaps it's more accurate to say that the people I've known back in High School have just grown in a different direction than I. Moreso, I think I've changed a lot more, not better or worse, just more. With that in mind, I'm sure a lot of my "home fries" (as Mike puts it) aren't necessarily adjusting as easily as I hoped. They see an altered version. Kinda like a new College Edition with splashes of the classic High School Nikki. I don't know how many times they've "called me out" on my behavior because it wasn't "typical." I always chuckle and nod in agreeance - but deep down I know that I'm happy with who I've become. Before this turns into a "What College has taught me and how I've grown" cliche blog... I'm gonna change subjects.
Don't get me wrong. The home potatoes are superb and I am so grateful for everything we've been through but I am also happy about all the new relationships and friendships I've made too.
Or even rekindled. For example. Michelle and I are no longer friends. We're not even best friends. I can confidently say she is my sister. Through thick and thin. Through boyfriends, family... name it. We've gotten through it all. I mean, how many years did we lose contact? 4? And we've still picked up where we left off. I never have to worry about drama with her. I don't know. I'm not gonna beat his topic to death. I'm just glad she's a part of my life. :) Granted, we've spent way too much time together... and we should take a break... cause I'm so sick of her. hahaha... jay-kay. The best part about fantasies is that they never go away, Chelle. Someday... In our dreams, we'll finish that list.
