We never know when, where and how we will run into them. We may take a fair amount of time to completely decipher what ticks them. We will have our share of furious disagreements with them. We may be as different from them as chalk and cheese.
Yet, being with them will assure us that we belong. They will be the ones we seek out whenever we’re in distress or need a shoulder to cry on. These all-purpose, all-weather and all-relations-inclusive people can be no other than our friends! 🙂
I was always affable, yet making friends was never easy for me. I was over-sensitive, insecure, and found it exceedingly difficult to take any teenage fun pranks on my chin. My self-consciousness would’ve driven me into agonizing isolation but for some precious people who came my way and held my hand, never to leave it.
During every stage of life I was blessed with at least one person who helped me grapple the challenges life chose to throw at me. I see a tiny reflection of each one of them in my personality. Refuting body shaming thoughts, standing my ground under any circumstances, grieving but moving on in life and most of all, believing in myself and my capabilities was what they hammered into my mind, albeit affectionately.
G deserves a special mention in this #ThankYouNote post. I met this fireball when I was in seventh grade. We lived in different cities and had little in common but the moment we met, we became best friends. He was everything I was not; confident, jovial, effervescent and famous. He was as protective of me as I was in awe of him. We fought and made up, everyday. However, like fire and ice we couldn’t exist together for long. 😀
Twenty three years later, we still haven’t grown out of that phase. Although confessions about crushes are now replaced with those of spouses and kids and instead of sneaking out for movies we now look forward to spending time alone with friends, we know that our relationship is far from any pretence. There are no screens between us. He was the first person to suggest professional writing to me and has never allowed me think less of myself. Thank you, G. I owe you a lot. <3
Ours was an arranged marriage but A is no different from my college mates who pulled my leg at every given opportunity. Even though he’s a husband and a father now, he goofs around the house with the kids in tow. We dance, sing and watch cartoons together. Would it be a cliché if I say that my family is my friend? I had a beautiful relationship with my mother and wish to have the same with my kids. Mom will send me her blessings, I’m sure. 🙂
With this post I’m also trying to convey my gratitude to all those who’ve stood with me through thick and thin, have suffered and survived my unpredictable temperaments, have counselled me countless times (without getting paid for it, ouch! 😛 ) and are still just a call away. You are all my favourite people. What would I do without you? <3
P.S : Nothing else drives the point home better than FRIENDS Quotes. Agree? 🙂
Linking this with Amrita and Tina for #ThankfulThursdays
Thats a complete post in all respect! Agree you these bunch of special people, our friends are always a call away… or sometimes we dont even need to call them. They just appear as if knowing everything!
A very engaging and spirited read!
How right you are, Anagha. They have some sixth sense that knows we need them with us. It is a very special bond and for keeps. ????????
That’s really amazing post I kept on reading, we should be thankful to everything in life
That is a post on very special people. Clearly people who makes us believe in us and pick as up at our lowest point are to be treasured for ever
Indeed. Thanks for commenting, Charu.
We should be always thankful for everyday and every moment of life
That’s a very nice read! Truly grateful and blessed to be surrounded real friends even if they are only a handful
With friends the number doesn’t matter, right? True friends are always special.
A personal touch…..few people are really spk n close to heart dey deserve extra.love n care frm us….
I simply loved your post. All the more because it’s about being thankful for what we have. I also loved one line in your post where you have mentioned that your family is your friend. It’s not cliched at all and absolutely correct in my eyes. Beautifully written post.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Rakhi. Relationships, whether with family or friends, made with respect and trust matter the most.
Thats really an interesting read. Being thankful is easy but most of us are not
I just could resonate well to your post. Family is where I can say and express anything just loved reading it
That’s a beautiful post.. We should be thankful for everything in life
Really beautifully written post. Loved reading it. I just love the concept of thanksgiving day. A day to thanks all who are special in our life. we should be thankful to everyone. Great read
Oh, this such a great article to read.Being thankful is such an important thing, we should be thankful for everything we have.
What a beautiful post this is, it kept on giving me a smile, thanking so many people in life. I love thanksgiving , since it is a day to really acknowledge some people in life.
Yours is a touching story to me! God bless you with all the happiness. May you find enough reasons to thank God!
I think you are blessed with a sweet family. Enjoy every moment of life. Great article.
Hilarious post. Really enjoy reading it. Yes, agree that being thankful to everyone is an important thing
That’s so sweet…we all have special people in our lives and it’s a good idea to express gratitude always
Such a motivational post. Really enjoyed reading such articles.
Such a great touching post. We need to be thankful for everything we have
I LOVE FRIENDS, and the quote by Phoebe is super cool!
Happy thanksgiving Di!!!
It’s been so long!
I LOVE FRIENDS TOO!!! ????????????
How are you, my dear Panda? How’s school? Enjoying? Long time!
Happy (belated) Thanksgiving to you too. 🙂
“I’ll be there for you”!!!!! ????????????????
This is such a refreshing and unique post . I haven’t watched Friends ever but I can totally relate to what you have said ❤
🙂 I guess you have grown to be a confident person thanks to such wonderful people around you and this confidence reflects in your writing, as well as, in your acceptance of your flaws as a teen.Stay blessed, Varsh <3
God bless them, they indeed play a big role in making me feel confident of myself.
Thanks a ton for this lovely comment, Meenakshi! ❤
FRIENDS – I wonder what life would be without them? A Waste I guess. Friends are life and I am fortunate to have few such wonderful treasures in my life.
Gratitude – worth telling them – Yes you are special, and better be that way 😉 Lovely post Varsha. And yes I absolutely agree to our brainy Ms. Pheobe
Life is better with friends, how true. Nothing can come close to the bond we share with them, so much so that we try to befriend our parents and partners too! ????
Thanks for your lovely comment, darling. Means a lot to me.
Enjoyed reading the article. Enjoy every moment of life!!
Thanks a lot, Sumith. How are you?
Thank you Varsh. Keep going!!
Counting your blessings, Varsha! A lovely tribute to them all.
Thanks so much, Perfy! Well, blog friends are friends too, so you are one of my breed. ????
How are you? Long time!
Me good! Yes, so long time. How have you been V. Checked out your space and I saw that your space is one that has reached great heights in Indiblogger. Not surprised. Congratulations, V
Its great to have good friends in life. Thanks for linking up with #ThankfulThursday #hankYouNote contest