Friendship

I seemed to have shifted away from what my intentions were for starting this blogger the past couple of days. Work was not something I wanted to discuss(at least not that often). Because the blog was supposed to be about thoughts on life and how different people have the same ideas, but interpret life in different ways.

One thing in my life that stands out to me are the friends I have made over the years. When your a young adult seeking independence you tend to want to just fall into a crowd and be accepted. That was definitely true in my case. I did the same old same old hanging out with people living the good life. I always tried to associate myself with the "who's who" of everyplace I worked and looking for acceptance in any way I could. I thought for the longest time how cool I was by the amount of alcohol I drank or who's house I was going to party at for the night. Yes I would say that I was the stereotypical young adult male looking to have it all and with absolutely no one answer too. I found that by being the best at whatever I was doing (work, partying, whatever you get the picture)would grant me access to the cool circles and the in crowd.

I found acceptance in circles of people who drank and did things I would rather not talk about. I went to all the best party's and drank the best of wines, ate the best foods. I was wined and dined by all the big wigs were I would work and people I hung out with.

The funny thing was that out of all those people, I don't have any clue to what happened to the majority of them. I have had casual conversations with some of them on the phone or when you run into them at the grocery store or at a restaurant. You find that the only thing you have in common is that you all used to party together. Other than that you had absolutely nothing in common with them.

I did make two or three lasting friends. Some live here others across the country or in cities not to far away. I met my best friend of all times in March of 1995. It is no surprise why I asked her to marry me 6 years ago.

Beth is my best friend. She is charming, beautiful, witty, unbelievably smart, sophisticated, and an outstanding mother. I want you all to know that when I met her my life changed completely.

On August 28th we will celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. We have had a difficult road. Through it all, I could have never had a better partner and mate than you Bethie. Thank you for showing me how to be true, honest, and humble. You have also taught me to not be so serious about the little things. You have shown me that reading and be knowledgeable about anything and everything is okay. You have taught me patience and kindness and how to be tolerable of people even when they piss you off. Bethie your the best friend I have ever had. Thank you.

To all my other friends you guys rock. I couldn't have made through this years without your support. I would talk to you all the time but you aren't very good at staying in touch. I guess I inherited my moms abilities to talk on the phone as much as possible. I love you mom.

Finding lasting relationships is important to me. I am still meeting new people but choose to stick to the friends and family I have now. Not that I don't want to make new friends but I have good quality friendships already that need to keep growing. Bless all you folks who have taken the time to read this site. And that is The World According to Thad.