“The most memorable people in your life will be the friends who loved you
when you weren’t very lovable”
About two years ago in April, I sent an email that would change the course of my life more than I ever could have imagined. This live-changing email was accepting an executive board position with the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). I knew it would be a great resume booster and would be a position that challenged me. Little did I know what the next year and a half had in store for me.
I had been an active member of PRSSA for two years so I knew the members and the executive board. When I accepted the position as well as one with PRowl Public Relations, 95 percent of the rising EBOARD as well as the graduating seniors thought I was insane. They were probably right but one person knew I could handle it. And within the last year and a half, that person has become my person.
If you asked me to describe my friendship with Lauren, I honestly don’t think I could. We talk all day everyday, send the same message at the same time to each other at least once a week and have managed to see each other monthly despite working and living in two different cities. I guess it’s hard to put it into words because it just works. It started one day at Templefest and the rest is history. We’re on the same wavelength, we can anticipate each other’s reactions and value each other’s opinion no matter how honest they may be.
Ask anyone who knows us and they’ll tell you there’s no one quite like us. We’ve been known to call and
sing into the phone at all hours of the night, bicker over where to eat dinner and drop pretty much anything to watch Scandal. One day, Lauren will become Olivia Pope, I’m sure of it. More than anything, we keep it real. There’s no lying, no hiding emotions, no pretending everything is okay when it’s not. In the last year, this girl has seen me at my absolute worst and watched me take complete nervous breakdowns (ones that mostly weren’t necessary). Despite all of that, she still manages to be my friend and love me unconditionally. Same goes for her obviously, though her freakouts are fall less frequent.
It still amazes me to think one decision changed my life so dramatically. I often wonder what life would be like if I didn’t take that position and didn’t become such good friends with Lauren. Life would be a lot less entertaining, that is for sure. A part of me wishes this friendship was formed sooner. But I guess everything happens for a reason…maybe we just weren’t ready to leave our comfort zones yet. Whatever the reason, I am beyond grateful for this friendship and can’t wait to watch the rest unfold.
Sometimes the smallest decisions impact us in the biggest ways.
In honor of Lauren’s birthday, allow me to introduce you to our theme song.
Tagged: Decisions, Email, Executive Board, Friends, Friendships, Honesty, Oliva Pope, PRSSA, Scandal, Temple
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This is so true. Every decision we make in life shapes us in some way, even the tiniest ones. The people we think won’t mean anything to us come to mean everything. The decision that seems so small ends up meaning so much. It’s great that you’ve found such a good friend. I hope you guys stay friends for a long time.
Friendship always endures distance… especially ones that are strong on both sides. Happy Birthday to Lauren and may your friendship continue on forever!
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts Samantha and Jason! Samantha, you summed it up perfectly! One decision I made lead me to so many amazing, life-changing experiences, it’s crazy! Jason, I couldn’t agree more. I’ve certainly learned that within the last couple of months. Thanks again for the well-wishes!
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