I had heard the phrase “friends are your chosen family” while growing up and it seemed a little corny, but as I got into my mid-thirties I realized the real value of that - family dynamics are always evolving but I love the friendships over the years that remain stable and a place of comfort. I could feel that in your essay Rachel - glad you have those friendships.
Sometimes corny stuff is corny cause it works! :) there is value indeed on having relationships you can always rely on, some are lucky to have it in their family, some like us are also lucky to find them and build them ourselves. Thank you istiaq, glad you have yours too!
This is such a beautiful ode to friendship and platonic soulmates, especially for those that are long distance, yet with whom we can just continue where we left off the last time. Reading this also took me back to special periods in the past couple of years where the time I took off work gave me a chance to go on precious trips with my oldest best friends, to go out for tea and shopping and movies, and hang out like we did in high school. I definitely grew to appreciate the efforts put into our friendship by one of my best friends who's a mum too. It inspires me to know about your friendship reunion to celebrate your collective 40th birthdays - I'm planning to suggest the same to my best friends :) Happy reunion!
Oh yes I also remember the time I took off and spent so much precious quality time with my friends and family too! I'll definitely share about the trip once it's done. Stay tuned!
As one of your long time friends, I was taken down memory lane reading your letter and I could see clearly who's who. You do have more optimism than I do when it comes to our enduring friendship and I look forward to see our reflection after Bali.
"The time when you wore a dress on a jungle trek and survived," — hahaha! That sounds like something I would do. Once, I got it in my mind that I needed to amp up my style game, so I chose to wear heels on a transatlantic flight with a five year old in hand!
Such a lovely letter, Rachel. It's full of heart and nuance of a friendship going through the many stages of life. Long distance is so hard when you have a connection like the one you have with your best friend. I'm glad you are going on your reunion trip, but get the mom-guilt, too. I'm currently planning a short trip with my own best friend. It'll be my first girls' trip since probably before I got married ten years ago?? Already feeling kinda anxious, but I know it'll be good for me.
I had heard the phrase “friends are your chosen family” while growing up and it seemed a little corny, but as I got into my mid-thirties I realized the real value of that - family dynamics are always evolving but I love the friendships over the years that remain stable and a place of comfort. I could feel that in your essay Rachel - glad you have those friendships.
Sometimes corny stuff is corny cause it works! :) there is value indeed on having relationships you can always rely on, some are lucky to have it in their family, some like us are also lucky to find them and build them ourselves. Thank you istiaq, glad you have yours too!
This is such a beautiful ode to friendship and platonic soulmates, especially for those that are long distance, yet with whom we can just continue where we left off the last time. Reading this also took me back to special periods in the past couple of years where the time I took off work gave me a chance to go on precious trips with my oldest best friends, to go out for tea and shopping and movies, and hang out like we did in high school. I definitely grew to appreciate the efforts put into our friendship by one of my best friends who's a mum too. It inspires me to know about your friendship reunion to celebrate your collective 40th birthdays - I'm planning to suggest the same to my best friends :) Happy reunion!
Oh yes I also remember the time I took off and spent so much precious quality time with my friends and family too! I'll definitely share about the trip once it's done. Stay tuned!
Looking forward to reading that story!! ☺️
As one of your long time friends, I was taken down memory lane reading your letter and I could see clearly who's who. You do have more optimism than I do when it comes to our enduring friendship and I look forward to see our reflection after Bali.
Yes, let's unpack that there :) can't wait to see you!
"The time when you wore a dress on a jungle trek and survived," — hahaha! That sounds like something I would do. Once, I got it in my mind that I needed to amp up my style game, so I chose to wear heels on a transatlantic flight with a five year old in hand!
This was such a heartwarming letter!
Thanks!
Sounds like an adventure indeed wearing heels on a transatlantic flight! It can only be topped with carrying a baby with it XD
I was actually pregnant for my second son but didn’t know it yet.
Oh so you did carry one! :)
Such a lovely letter, Rachel. It's full of heart and nuance of a friendship going through the many stages of life. Long distance is so hard when you have a connection like the one you have with your best friend. I'm glad you are going on your reunion trip, but get the mom-guilt, too. I'm currently planning a short trip with my own best friend. It'll be my first girls' trip since probably before I got married ten years ago?? Already feeling kinda anxious, but I know it'll be good for me.
Right? Why do we get anxious? Yes, it will be good for you, us, let's go and have fun, and nurture our friendships!