When I was younger, I guess you can say I found myself in a lot of trouble. Lucky for me- I always had great friends to support me throughout. Whether it be my boys in ssauga that always had an open door and shoulder to lean on. Then I met my two homegirls who are by far- my best friends. Always there for me no matter what.

I remember meeting my BF Nai in college and I had just been kicked out, living on my own at 19. It was really hard on me. I didn't know how to cook jack shit ! lol She taught me how to wip up some wicked meals with close to nothing. I remember once she even made beef with Syrup. Sounds gross but it was really good. When I felt that I was all alone and had no one she was always there. Eventually - I stayed with her fam for a bit- it was the best experience I could have asked for. I will always be greatful for that. Staying with her and her family taught me a lot about what family values were, how important it was to cherish family ties. (not that my family didnt teach me that- but my immediate family wasn't teaching me that- the rest of my fam was out of the country)

Those experiences couldn't have come at a better time, sometimes I found it odd that I had to be at her house at a specific time to have dinner with the whole fam, I was a bit nervous. I wasn't used to that at all. Later on I understood how valuable that was.

Saturday I had the pleasure to go back to her house and have dinner with her family. She has also gotten engaged so it was exciting to see her. After all this time- the house still brings back so many memories, where we sum up all our experiences in our early twenties by "Been There, Done That, Got The Tattoo" lmao. Her family was still as welcoming as always and I felt so comfortable being there, it was a much needed reset, it is as though I was in my second home.

I am forever grateful for the friendship that we developed- I think it helped me overcome a lot of things growing up and opened up my eyes to things I never knew. I still feel very guilty for not going to see her fam when she is in NJ- but after this weekend I decided that I should go more often and say hi. To be honest- I didnt think anyone cared whether I did or not.

I love you girl- and I am so happy that we are still friends. You have taught me so many things- I doubt you will ever know just how much. Congratulations on your engagement - here is to growing up. Just like you like to remind me on every birthday of mine- "YOU ARE OLD NOW" LMAO Real talks though- you will make a great wife and your fiance is very lucky to have you in his life.

Cheers to real friendship !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. We need a new pic that one is dead old lol