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If you are a dedicated reader,
chances are you have already read many of the blog posts that Kristen has made
about our friendship. Well, I would love to share one from my perspective.
<3
To Kristen,
When I look back at the
beginning of our friendship I am in a happy place. I cannot imagine spending my
early 20’s with ANYONE ELSE. I am so thankful to share those memories with you.
So, let’s start with a game….
It’s called “Remember when….” [insert maniacal
laugh]
Remember the first time we
met in a job interview – and it was basically a shit show cause I had no idea
what the eff I was doing so we talked about my accent and a Justin Timberlake
concert we both attended the night before? Classic. You were so funny and sweet
and I was like “finally! Someone I can bond with!!” (side note: I had no
friends that I felt a true friendship with…I was so lonely before I met Kristen
and decided I wanted to go back home. I had only been living there about 3 months).
Remember when you invited me
to your 21st birthday party and I was like “oh my god she likes
me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” oh yeah that was just in my head… :)
Remember when we got all
dolled up in all the make up and the shortest dresses and went to the best bars
in Sydney? Yeah. That was EVERY SINGLE WEEKEND. (side note: I ended up getting
a visa approval and decided to stay in Australia! To be extremely honest, I
don’t think I would have stayed if I hadn't met Kristen… I was dating this
silly guy that didn't appreciate me and he wasn't worth staying for… but she
totally was!!)
Remember when you left for it
felt like forever to travel the USA ALONE??! Took real guts. I was so proud of
you but also missed you terribly and was secretly jealous of the girls you hung
out with on your trip :P We even had an epic going away party for you. Because.
Any excuse to have a kick ass party.
Ahhh memory lane… I could
play that game for about 20 blog posts…. But those are just a few of the early memories
I have with you. You have been (and
still are) such an influential person in my life. You have taught me that you
don’t always have to say “yes.” You have taught me to be a stronger person… helped
me find my voice to stand up for myself. And for this I am forever grateful. Though we did not meet until later on in life,
I feel like you have helped mold me into the woman I am today.
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side note from Kristen: this is one of my favourite photos of us because it is so random and hilarious. |
We've laughed, cried, laughed
until we've cried…. Nursed each other through hangovers, supported each other
through break ups, make ups, and weddings :) You helped me through a mountain of
homesickness by just being there for me.
I love how our friendship has
evolved as we have gotten older (older…. Ew) we have matured into late
twenty-somethings together. I tell my Jack all the time that when KC and he
dies, me and you will move in together and get a bunch of cats. It will be
great.
But- maybe we should just celebrate
your 28th shall we?
Happy Birthday darling. I
hope you are spoiled to no end as you should be. I’ll always be here for you.
Megsy.
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Cue ugly crying. I have some pretty amazing best friends. Love you Megs! Here's to being friends the rest of our lives and becoming crazy cat ladies when our husbands are dead.
Happy birthday to me! 28 is good so far - I started the day with cupcakes, as you do. By the way guys!!! Megan started her own instagram (yay!) so pretty please follow her, please and thank you. Outfits, makeup, random stuff and cats. What more could you want? No really, please follow her.
Ok. Seriously. That could be the sweetest little gift any girlfriend could give. My best friend and I often say we're going to be like the Golden Girls. I love memories with those very special girlfriends that could be replaced by no one else. Happy birthday beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! You two have a beautiful friendship! I hope you have a great day today Kristen, happy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteJessica
the.pyreflies.org
This letter is so sweet - it really is so meaningful to have a special friend like that (also, M and I totally have that same plan to become old lady roommates together, haha). HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Hope it's a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteAWWWW!! That was so sweet!! Loved taking a trip down memory lane with you two! Happy birthday Kristen!!!! I hope its just as amazing as you are!!
ReplyDelete<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
happy birthday sweet, gorgeous girl!!!!! you are wonderful and may this be your best year yet!
ReplyDeleteOhh, so sweet! Happiest of birthday wishes to you! And it's so wonderful that you have such a dear friend . . . cherish her always and take good care of the friendship. Birthday hugs!!
ReplyDeleteI seriously had to fight back tears through this whole post. This is incredibly sweet and y'alls friendship is just precious! Kristen, I hope you have the happiest birthday! Treat yo self, today!
ReplyDeleteAnd the picture that is your favorite is awesome! Natural pictures like that just capture personalities, in my opinion!
aww this is so cute. happy birthday lady!! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sweet!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday doll!! Best wishes!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston
ReplyDeletei'm a true believer that friends are actually our soul mates! this is testament to that - what an amazing letter from your bestie!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Ohh how sweet!! What a wonderful birthday gift! It's priceless to have a friendship like this! Happy Birthday beautiful, glad you started your day with cupcakes!! :D
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN!! Loved this sweet post from Megan! There is nothing like a girlfriend who is like a sister, you two are so lucky to have each other. :) Enjoy your special day!!
ReplyDelete~Gina
Happy birthday, Kristen! You and your friends are clearly the queens of sweet posts that get people all misty-eyed. Have an awesome day with your awesome loved ones!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Happiest of happy birthdays, Kristen! Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSo nice! I love the friendship you have, I would die without my best friends and I want everyone else to know that security, comfort, and love. I'm glad you do!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of you guys just chatting not looking at the camera is the best.
This is so sweet! Happy Happy Birthday to a beautiful person inside and out! I hope you have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best Birthday posts I've seen! The candid photo of you guys is one of my favorites. More people should just snap random pics of their friends and family like this. Off to follow Megan and hoping you're enjoying your cupcakes. Happy 28th Birthday sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteThis was SO sweet! You two are so blessed to have each other. Happy Birthday pretty lady!
ReplyDeleteSo so sweet. Happy birthday, Kristen! Hope your day is as lovely as you are! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so so sweet! Happy birthday pretty girl!
ReplyDeleteAwww, this is one of the sweetest posts out there. You two are way too cute and I'm so happy y'all have such an awesome friendship!
ReplyDeleteAw this is such a cute post! I should do one for my bestie, but she'll have to wait until September! I love that random photo of you two too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! It's so great to have people like this on our lives!
ReplyDeleteaww how sweet is this?? love it! happy happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!!! I hope that you have the most amazing birthday ever! You deserve it :) Happy Birthday, friend!!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!! This was the SWEETEST post! You have such an awesome friend!. Hope you have an incredible day!
ReplyDeleteAww so sweet. Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post, and glad you have a friend like her to count on!! Wishing you the happiest birthday ever!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are adorable and this post was so sweet! Happy Birthday Love!
ReplyDeleteYour bestie is awesome, so sweet! Happy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteAhhh - I am so jealous of such a sweet friendship! You are blessed!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday lady! May this next year be the best one you've ever had!!!
Awhh this is the sweetest thing ever! It's pretty special to have such a great girlfriend and so many memories together. Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super sweet birthday letter from an awesome friend!! Y'all really look like sisters!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!
Such a sweet post! Happy Birthday, you young'un! Live it up in your 20's! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. How lucky you two are such great friends! I totally miss that about having super close girl friends. Happy birthday again! :) XO -Alexandra
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Aw, I loved this! You guys have such a beautiful friendship :) Happy birthday again, Kristen. I hope it's been magical <3
ReplyDeleteHow sweet is this?? Happy Birthday, Kristen! I hope 28 is the best year yet!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! What a great and special friendship you guys have.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!!
How fun to have such an incredible friend! I loved looking at all of these photos!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
Happy birthday!! What a sweet, sweet letter- you can easily tell how great of friends you guys are!
ReplyDeleteThis was so sweet! You two are adorable!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kris ... there are clearly so many onions around because my eyes are watering. Seriously though, this was absolutely beautiful and I hope you had the best day. Your bestie is the greatest. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! You are incredibly lucky to have such a sweet and wonderful friend. Those are few and far between!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! You are incredibly lucky to have such a sweet and wonderful friend. Those are few and far between!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! I love the friendship you two share. It really is a beautiful thing when you come across someone that makes your life that amazing!
ReplyDeleteAww .. such a sweet letter! You're both very lucky girls. :) Happy Belated Birthday!!! I hope it was everything you wanted. :)
ReplyDeleteAww, this was such a sweet letter. :) Happy belated birthday!! Hope it was amazing!!! XO
ReplyDeleteThis was absolutely ADORABLE! You two are such a cute little couple! ;P :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, this is the sweetest! You're so lucky to have such an amazing friend!
ReplyDeleteAwww~ How sweet! I know I'm REALLY late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope 28 is an amazing year for you!!!
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