We Are Giggling Girls

I had a jam-packed weekend.  I worked a lot, but in between Bruce and I took Emmie to the city, where our friends unselfishly babysat her.  Bruce and I went out with another group of friends we don't get to see very often.  It was like a double rainbow.

The pot of gold, though, was the incredible news I received. I got a text message from my long-distance friend Lorelei late into Saturday night: "If u r not sleeping, can you call me?"

I called her as soon as I could wiggle my way out of the crowded brew pub.

You guessed it! My friend got engaged!  Her fiancé is this awesome guy who is her true match.  They've had an amazing journey together - and it's just going to keep going. I couldn't be happier for her - I've been walking around picturing her with her ring on, knowing that a wedding is in her future.

Today being Tuesday, I wanted to share "our" - mine and her - song, Ani DiFranco's "If He Tries Anything."  The other night when I was feeling down, I posted a blog entry and within minutes I had an uplifting text from my friend.  The uncanny thing is, I somehow knew she would be there for me in that moment.  Even though we are half this enormous country apart, she is as close to me as ever.

Lorelei, my imaginary TV show partner (I'm the Rhoda to her Mary or vice versa), I'll be watching you.  From the wings. 

As you walk down the aisle.