An Ode to Friends
I noticed one of the most interesting and unsuspected sights as I left work today. I noticed that someone's continual and interesting bad habit had been washed away. Gone in a a heartbeat.
Of course, I wouldn't have noticed this had I not been aware of the story behind the scenes...the story of what happened. I won't bore you with the details, but I knew a friend had talked to said person and gently moved them in the right direction. Not pushy...not inconsiderate. But genuine in the discourse and genuine in trying to help their friend.
And it made me realize how important friends are.
I wonder where I would be today without the friends in my life. I specifically wonder where I'd be if I didn't become friends with a savvy and culturally well versed friend in high school. I wouldn't be living in Houston if it weren't for friends. And I certainly wouldn't being enjoy life if I didn't have my friends.
Like family, it seems we overlook and not realize the role of these people in our lives. It's so easy to take these things for granted. To not be thankful for the people that make the days enjoyable. To not be thankful for great coworkers. To not appreciate the little things like, "Dude, you've got food in your teeth." or "Check your fly, bro."
And for all these great things, I say cheers...I say be grateful for the friends around you.