These folks mean sumptin 2 me...

I have friends that I have known for a very long time. I love them all! I know that no matter how often we visit or talk, it is like there was no absence.

As cleared out my address book recently, there were people's number and address I have been holding on to for no reason. Honestly, if they called, I would find a reason not to talk for a long time. Why then, do I need their information? Is it to keep in my address book for the sake of having something filled in?

I realize, it is not how many friends I have, but the quality of the friends I have that have. I have some very special people in my life and instead of dwelling on the ones that have drifted, I need to be a better friend to the ones I really love and care about.

I would never give up a true friend for a man, I would never lie to a friend to sound interesting, and I would never question a true friend's intentions. Don't get me wrong, if she has on an outfit she shouldn't, I will question that!!! If she is dating a 1 eyed bowlegged jolly rancher, I will question that!!

I have been fortunate to have the same 'gang of folks' for the past 20 years and I love them the same today as before, that is not true- I love them more. Let me break it down (my sister is not listed because there is no comparison):

Debo: He is the epitome of a real man. He is everything I hope my daughters find for themselves one day. He has made me laugh when I didn't think I have any laughter in me. He made it ok for me to cry and not be embarrassed (putting him in a headlock til he promised not to tell didn't have anything to do with it). He has helped me be a better person and he is my spiritual side. (not to mention, his answers on the tests and homework in highschool, were the BOMB)

T-Bone, Neck-Bone, Hambone, GetBone: (yeah, that is one person) He is like the little devil on my shoulder, he makes it ok to be me. He has been my heart and always will be. I can tell him the truth about any and everything. We talk about things most men and women don't discuss with each other. (Now that Ty & Debo realize I am still one of the guys, but I am not one of the guys, we straight-LOL)

Nicole: We have known each other for 15 years now and I must say, she has been the angel on the other shoulder. She accepts me for me and will tell me when she does not agree with me. I have always respected her and I love her dearly. We have gone through a lot together and if I need a PI, I know who to call...

Tyra: New to the circle but valuable, she is a wonderful person. She is honest and sincere. We have a lot in common and I wish I had known her a long time ago. I value her friendship and thank her for being a good person.

Neville: Where in the hell are you? Anyways, you are one of the most precious friends I have ever had. if i never ever find you again, I have memories and video footage of our times together. you never judged me and let me cry if i wanted mto cry. You were never scared to tell me what i needed to hear and I hope wherever you are, you are having fun and doing your thang!!! I miss you

Marci: Straight fool!!! This girl and I have not known each other long but if we had, this city would have had some trouble back in the day.... We know enough of the same people that it amazing we didn't run into each other (we have a secret list we are checking against, but that is another blog). I now have someone who can be the outspoken one if I don't feel like it... I would hate to have to straighten someone with her around, they will feel downright bad. I have meet my sarcastic match!!! did I already say she is a straight fool... calm down (we know folks..)

Now, if you are not listed, get your draws out your ass, it doesn't mean you are not dear to me or you are not special or a friend. I have a few friends not listed, these people are truly unique and if we could get our costumes together and determine who gets what superpowers, we could have our own League of Laughter. "Laughter Twin Power, Activate..." Who has the invisible jet? I have a cape and boots...let me hush- that is another blog all together...

Let's ride......