Real Friends

Apparently, I'm on a blogging kick, which is a bit of a feat in and of itself, since I don't have Internet access at my house.  I love generous people in large neighborhoods who don't password protect their wireless networks.  :) 

I've had a bit of time lately driving all over the Mid-Atlantic region for Thanksgiving and auditions, and I've been thinking about friends and how great they are. 

Real friends

-Admit they need you from time to time

-Are there for you when you truly need them

-Share the ugliest parts of themselves and yourself, as well as the most beautiful things the world and you both have to offer

-Communicate - honestly

-Call about the stupid little things because they think of you in their normal life

-Never stifling, happily catch up when time has passed, but never abandon you in a time of need

-Listen and share

-Challenge you while encouraging the things that make you you

-Never posess

-Try not to push too hard, even if they're right

-Never abuse

-Never give up

-Never lie

My real friends are my family.  I'm amazed at how many of them I have.  I need you, I love you, and I wouldn't want to live life without your presence, your perspectives, and your love.  I spent some time talking to a very real friend the other day who reminded me how much of a better person I am for the beautiful people in my life.  Thank you.