I am a girls girl through and through. I always have been. I am not sure if it’s how I was raised, or if it’s a cultural thing but loyalty is just one of my core values that feels built in. Drilled in even. I take it so seriously. To a fault at times. But I will say, I owe my friendships to loyalty. I would say the stability and longevity of my friendships is due to loyalty; not just mine for them, but theirs for me too.
My friends truly are my soulmates. Straight up. I have a handful of girls that I just couldn’t live without. Building those friendships wasn’t always easy and that is what makes these relationships so special to me. You need friends that you can have the hard conversations with. The “you hurt my feelings” conversations. The “I hooked up with my ex last night” conversations. “Non judgmental” friendships aren’t real, they don’t exist. You need “unconditional”. Because sometimes we need a little real judgment from the ones who know us best. And we need them to love us anyway.
I wouldn’t say that I don’t have any new friends but for the most part, I grew up with my friends. They have been with me through my first love, first heartbreaks, first career moves, BABIES! They have celebrated with me and they have cried with me. I am blessed to say that, out of all the things in my life, my friendships have been some of the most consistent aspects.
When you surround yourself with people that genuinely want to share the wins of life, big and small, life is so much sweeter. I know everyone says that they have the best friends, but I really do. I don’t wanna name drop buuuut (Que cut off music)
My girlsss. My Gower girls. I don’t want to share the whole back story because that’s just note passing and cute folder pics. Mackenzie and Morgan are what being sisters is all about. Even in high school, they were almost inseparable, to the point where I remember some of our friends would ask why Mac had to tag along lol (she was the little sister we all wanted), and Morgan never batted an eyelash “because I want her here”. Maybe it was because I didn’t have my little sister close to me anymore (we lived in different states), but I was in awe of the friendship they had. Morgan has been my soundboard for most of my life now. She really will go to battle for the ones she loves. I cry, she cries. I have a win, she’s jumping for joy right there next to me, screams and all. Someone hurts me, she’s there lacing up her gloves. Everyone deserves a best friend like Morgan. Mackenzie, while she is the total opposite of Morgan, she is also what people look for in a lifetime friendship. They aren’t comparable, as no two friendships should be! But they definitely complement each other – that’s probably why they are so close. Although Mackenzie is a little soft spoken, she’s very passionate. Passionate about her work, her friends, her family. I think her passion for the things she holds closest in her life feeds into her willingness. No matter what, Mac is going to show up! Selfless dependability is something that is invaluable in any relationship. I know that I can count on her in the toughest times, and I can count on her honesty. I tell you some of my favorite things about them, not to brag (well not only to brag), but to say what it is I cherish most in my life and my relationships. I have gone into business with both Morgan and Mackenzie – more than once! And if you’re a business owner, you know that is love! They feel more like family to me than anything because that unconditional love I was talking about earlier, runs so deep here.
I have lots of other women in my life worth mentioning. Each of them is special to me in their own way. I could sit here and write a love letter to each of them but … GETCHA OWN FRIENDS! 😉 So are these quick snippets for you? No, they are more for them lol and a little for me. If you follow my Instagram these girls are probably no strangers to you.
Adri. My puerto rican spice. The true definition of a lover & a fighter.
Katie. A calm in any storm. The quietest, but the deepest love.
Celine. A good time? No, THE BEST TIME. Ultimate hype girl.
Alyssa. My childhood bestie. America’s sweetheart.. Our bad girl.
Jazzy. MAMA MAMA MAMA! The most supportive person you’ll ever meet- EVER.
Court. A girl’s girl ALWAYS. The bestie that’s only one flight away…for every milestone big & small.
Chelsea. A fearless friend. Will you laugh? Will you cry? Not sure, but YOU WILL DANCE.
Amy. Heart on her sleeve.. And everywhere else.
Samantha. The experienced bestie. My fortune cookie. The best advice, the most intentional confidant.
Everyone needs someone. The lowest times in my life were quick lived because I have these girls in my life. Surround yourself with people who love you. Love deep and love hard when someone means the world to you. BE A GIRLS GIRL! Friendships can be seasonal if you let them, and they can be forever if you pour into them.