My Fans, My Friends

I just read an article titled "A Better Way to Introduce Your Friends at Parties" (I'll post the link at the end of this post if you want to read the inspiration for my post).  The basic gist is too often we meet and know amazing people, and the common practice is to talk about what work and professions.  This is my friend, Micki, she works in insurance.  The article goes on to say this can be difficult for people that don't have exciting jobs to talk about new celebrities having clothing lines at Target or how you found a package of oreos stuck between the folds of fat of an obese woman who came to the clinic (both true stories).  Aside: has anyone else noticed that I talk about oreos a lot in my posts?  I think I should have a new corporate sponsor knocking on my door.  You're welcome, Nabisco.

I can feel that pain as insurance doesn't inspire a lot of interest in diving into a conversation about deductibles and coverage exclusions--I don't even want to talk about that!  The author of this article has a wonderful friend who is a meeting planner, great at her job, but it's not that interesting to talk about with new people, so the author thinks it's time to start introducing friends to new people for the wonderful parts of their characteristics.  Got me to thinking about how I would introduce some of my friends...the following are in order of who I believe to be my most dedicated readers.

Elizabeth: This is my friend, Liz.  Her eyes light up when she laughs, and she makes you want to get laughs out of her all the time because she makes you feel like the funniest person alive.  I am also waiting for the day when her kids are old enough for me to introduce her as the mom of the kids running around with the kool-aid mustaches.  (That is her own description of the kind of mom she will be!  Totally for show though as she is a great mama).

Mary: This is my friend, Mary.  She is THE best “Would you rather…” question maker in the entire world.  She has an amazing knack for being passionate about things that don’t seem cool, and then, suddenly, you are eating Spam sushi and bragging to other people about how great Spam is.  She makes the best inside jokes, and in general makes every experience you have with her fun and memorable. 

Ann: This is my friend, Ann, whose nickname is Ewok; that’s cool right there.  I love that Ann is totally comfortable in her own skin and loves to be silly.  She unapologetically owns eating her lunch before 11am, goes to bed earlier than my Grandma, and asks her husband if he wants to leave the room because she is about to do something ridiculous that will probably embarrass him but be hilarious for the rest of us.  She also can tell you what kind of mechanical bull you are about to ride (a Holstein in my most recent experience).

Cherie: This is my friend, Cherie.  She is the most down to earth, level headed person I have ever met.  When in doubt, ask yourself What Would Cherie Do?  She always has great advice, a sympathetic ear, a thoughtful comment, and never judges.  She is amazing at remembering birthdays and sending cards in the mail that arrive ON TIME, and the most dedicated friend.  It always amazes me how good she is at keeping in touch, phone calls, visits with so many friends. 

Annie: This is my friend, Annie.  We’ve been friends since middle school; she is my bestie, “my person”, and my partner in crime (sometimes literally).  Annie has a wonderful adventurous spirit and is always up for anything, which has led us to many random parties, events, games, and places…mostly good.  If I ever want to do something, and I can’t find anyone else to check it out with me; Annie is there and ready to rock.  She makes the best out of every situation, and in general, makes me appear way more fun that I really am. 

Anna: This is my friend, Anna.  She is one of my newest friends, and one that I hope will become a very close, long term staple in my life.  Anna is fascinating to talk with about any topic; she always has thoughtful and intelligent insights.  Anna is also very honest and open, willing to share and talk about the hard stuff, and accept things and people the way they are blemishes and all.  She also has a wardrobe and accessories to envy, and makes a killer pie.

Could share lots more wonderful things about my friends, but just touched on the ones who I think actually read my blog!  ; )

P.S. If you aren't in this list, but are a regular blog follower, please let me know!

 http://storylineblog.com/2014/08/12/a-better-way-to-introduce-your-friends-at-parties/