Friendships

I have always considered myself a friendly person however I have never felt like I have deep friendships, at least not the two way kind of friends: I'm a good giver, not that great at receiving.  The reality of life is I'm kind of a loner and I like it that way.  As I grow older, I feel like I should have some long, term wonderful friend that I can call up in the middle of the night, travel with or go out puppy hunting with. (Puppy hunting - what Cougars do when they are out looking for prey.)  Reflecting upon this delema I realize that I really have a lot of friends, we just don't hang out together.  Every day I see clients whom I have shared a relationship with for over seven years.  I ask about their kids, spouses and careers and they remember to ask about my kids, dating life and remodeling projects.  It is these relationships that keep me young and vibrant and yet I took them for granted as if they did not even exist.  Go figure!

I truly believe that one of the secrets of aging gracefully is having good friendships and people to share with.  I still want that "call in the middle of the night friend" but maybe I'll get lucking and wake up and find him next to me some day. LOL!

Here's to good friends, tonight is kind of special.....