Guest Speaker: We will call her "J"

As I sit here in the company of two beautiful people, one is my best friend since the age of 12 and the other is a new friend, a handsome young man named Joe. Quite the character he is, always full of stories and funny jokes. I am enjoying myself, taking my mind off the passing of my beloved Grandfather. Laughter and smiles are all around the table. As I sit outside in this chair, I am reminded of the many memories I've had growing up in New Jersey. I currently live in TN and regretting a lot of the decisions I made in my life. But enough about me, lets talk about the two people I am sitting here with.
My best friend, Heather, is like a sister to me. She knows everything about me and I love her to death. She is my partner in crime and would never tell a soul about anything we do...hahaha! She is kind, honest, smart, and a beautiful person inside and out. I would trust her with my life, and my children's life. She means the world to me and she will be in my life forever. I am truly blessed to have her in my life and I respect our friendship above all.
The person sitting to my left, a new friend whom I've only known for a few days. He is an attractive young guy who is full of energy and smiles. Always wanting to make sure that everyone is having a good time. Infectious personality, stunning good looks, and sarcastic sense of humor...perfect combination for any girl! We are just chatting about what we got into this past weekend, a lot of fun and great memories! Something I've needed for a long time! I always enjoy meeting new friends, they make my life a whole lot brighter. But this new friend is different, I can't quite figure him out yet, but I am working on it. He makes me smile and laugh, and I like that. I tend to have more guy friends than girl friends. Excluding Heather, I only have a few real close girl friends. For me, it is so much easier to be friends with guys. Why, I have no idea. Anyway, I can see myself being friends with Joe for a long time. We share a lot of common interests and I enjoy his company. I am in amazement at how much this guy can talk! A lot of guys talk a lot, but they make no sense at all. This guys makes sense and I can understand him, when he slows down to take a breath! I wonder if he even breathes, ever? From what I know from the past few days, he is a genuine person and I like that. You don't meet too many guys like this in your life and I am so glad that he is a part of my life, I am so very lucky.
As I sit here and listen to him talk to Heather, I can see myself having many evenings like this. Two people who make me laugh, smile, and forget about all the bad in my life. I want to forget all the bad and focus on the good. Focus on what is most important to me. I haven't been happy in a very long time and it's time for a change. I deserve better, my children deserve better, that's all that matters. I will end this post on a positive note....I am blessed to have these 2 people in my life. A new friend and an old friend, what can be any better?

~J~