I am fortunate enough to have found some amazing friends. They are living examples of what a true friend is or should be and I am so grateful for them. I thank God for bringing them into my life and some of them at a very young age.
In my opinion, becoming a friend can take some time but not always as much as you may think. Most of what makes someone a great friend is what is in their heart. Do they tell you the truth no matter what, even if they know it may not be what you want to hear? Are they there for you when times are bad and you need to talk as well as when it is not so bad, but still feel the need to babble? Do they have your best interests in mind? To me these and other indescribable qualities make up my true friends.
I have a few people I would call, sometimes repeatedly in explanation of them, best friends. I know that any time of day or night I could call them to talk about nonsense or even to come pick me up. I know this because I have done it in the past as well as returning the favor for them. These friends are there when I have a desire to vent and when I need advice, no matter the subject. The best part about them is they always tell me their honest opinion whether they think I will like it or not. If I do disagree it has no affect on our friendship whatsoever and I appreciate that type of frankness. They have helped me to know myself better and are sometimes like my own little personal team of shrinks. I can bounce ideas off of them and they tell me when I am overreacting or valid in my feelings or dreams.
We have had our good times too, which usually involve abdominal workouts (aka. laughing). From sports, school, road trips, karaoke, smores, home-made videos, puffy cheek songs, red-light district walks, puppy play dates, pazookies, and hugs, tons of hugs; we have shared some everlasting memories. We could be on opposite sides of the world simply Skype chatting and cracking up. We could be in the same room and it is just the equivalent. Going away to college in Texas and then to Europe playing volleyball, I have had to rely on the use of technology to keep my friendships growing. I thank my friends sincerely for putting forth the effort to keep in touch, you are priceless to me.
I can only aspire to be the type of loving person that my friends are to me. I wish upon you all, as many great friends as you can find in this lifetime!
Enjoy and thanks for reading <3
First, we had a game Saturday night and won 3-0 which I think some were worried might not go so smoothly due to the excitement of Carnival weekend hovering around the city. Needless to say the team was focused and looking forward to winning so we could partake in the festivities. Nine of us from the team dressed up as 80’s fitness instructors with head microphones and all. We went out in the center and enjoyed the crowded bars of entertaining costumes. 
It is an event that I feel should have a spot on everyone’s bucket list; see a Carnival event in Europe! 
