Wrap up...

This semester I have really noticed an improvement in both of the relationships that I decided to focus on - one good and one not so good.

The main reason why I chose Breanne for my "good" relationship is because this is her last semester and I honestly don't know when I will see her again after this semester. She is my best friend and is a big support in my life. I'm really going to miss spending time with her.

Now, you have to understand, I really do have a good relationship with my sister Holly. Just not great. It was really bad when we were younger. We used to fight all the time and we never got a long. I think another thing that kind of drives a wedge in between us is the fact that she doesn't go to church. She KNOWS the church is true, she just... well, hasn't made the smartest decisions in her life. She tells us all the time that she feels "stuck" and I don't think she realizes we would do anything for her to not feel that way. I really do feel as if our relationship has improved since I have been making a conscious effort, and I will continue to do so.

A good laugh and a break...

It's the end of the semester, and we're all a little on edge. Last night I was working on homework when I got a text from Breanne and this is how the conversation went...

Breanne: So... what r ya doin?

Me: Well, working on homework. What are you doin?

Breanne: I am sprawled on my bed throwing a tantrum... yes a tantrum. I need to get out. Want to do something?

I got in the "Rescue-the-friend-from-homework" mode and started making suggestions. We ended up taking a much needed break and 5 episodes of Big Bang Theory later, we were laughing ourselves silly.

I am grateful for friends in a time when de-stressing is necessary.

We ain't gonna live forevah...

This last weekend was one of the last REAL weekends that I could spend time with Breanne. She is graduating this semester and she is moving on with her life. This picture is a sample of what we did... We painted with lights! You turn off all the lights in the room and use glow sticks to trace the outlines of individuals. We're Charlie's Angels can't you tell??? Anyways. I'm going to miss her...

In Common...

I don't know if I mentioned before but me and Breanne used to live together... I think I did. Remember that happen chance thingie? Anyways. I miss having my friend in the room next to mine. One thing that we used to do together is watch the Big Bang Theory. It's a tv show on CBS. It's so funny! I think I like it particularly because you have to think to keep up with the dialogue. Anyways. We don't do that as much as we used to. Over Thanksgiving break I got a text from Breanne saying she'd bought Big Bang Theory season 3 for me! I was so excited! I have such a great friend who thinks of me when Black Friday shopping at 3 in the morning.

Yeah... Woops...

I'm going to admit right now. Up front. Not even lie. I've kind of let the "not so good" fall off the cliff - in a sense (not literally). But I haven't talked to my sister Holly for a couple weeks. And what can I say? Life kinda just happens and things get crazy sometimes. School has just been crazy these last three weeks. But I am looking forward to a well deserved break and time with my family. I WILL be picking up the slack next week with Holly. I promise. BEST of friends. :)

A friend in need...

It always makes you feel good when you help a friend in need. But thats not why we should do it. We should do it because we care and we want what's best for them. Breanne is graduating this semester and has been having a hard time lately. It's been really hitting her that her life is starting and she has some very important decisions ahead of her. So what did I do? Well I did what any good friend would, we went out for ice cream! I let her talk it out and was her sounding board for her frustrations and thought about what she should do. She felt better afterwards and I was glad that I could help a true friend in need.

Girl time.

Breanne was so kind to go help me with taking portraits for my photo class yesterday. She is such a great friend and I appreciate everything she does. Yesterday we had a great day doing what girls do best. Giggling. Breanne came over later and we watched Peter Pan. You know... that newer one with the very attractive young kid in it. Oh goodness I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. It definitely was a great way to start the week! I can always count on her to make my day brighter.

Supporter of Bad Habits

One thing I can always count on Breanne for, is to be "The Supporter of my Bad Habits". Sound crazy? Well the bad habit is..... ICE CREAM! It's nice to have a friend who doesn't scold you for getting ice cream once a week. So this was our experience tonight.... Me and Breanne were headed to the movie at the Holiday theatre... but when we got there we found out the movie we wanted to go to wasn't there... but at the drive in! So my next words.... "Ice Cream?" Her? "YES!" So without question we we pulled into Dairy Queen 5 minutes later... then a thought came to my mind. Lets go to Craigos and get a Cookie monster! A DELICIOUS soft baked cookie in a pie pan covered with ice cream, whipping cream, chocolate and carmel syrup. Ugh... this one time we agreed... this was a bad decision.... We had stomach aches afterward..... Not just from the overindulgence of sugar, but from the laughing. We always laugh so hard. We will be friends forever. Supporters of each others bad habits.

The Good - Color Test/ Roadtrip

This past weekend I decided to take a quick trip to Utah to visit my sister. Whenever I drive to Utah, Breanne goes with me and visits her parents for a couple days. A six hour drive is a long drive, but we stayed entertained trust me. I also asked Breanne to take the color test for fun to see what she was. Breanne's colors are White (18), Blue (10), Yellow (5), Red (3). My scores are Red (15), White (9), Yellow (7), Blue (4). But I really think it depends on the day....

So for class Sister McKenna asked us to do a social experiment over the weekend. So I had Breanne take this test, and then did some do's and don'ts for Breannes color, white. Breanne hates making decision, (and so do I for that matter). So it's always fun to see her squirm when I make her take the leadership role in making decisions (where we stop or what music we are listening to). One "Do" that I am working on with Breanne is to listen quieter, longer. We both need people to listen to us I know so I paid close attention to what she was saying and stayed quiet. I think she really appreciated it.

Overall it was a good weekend. Me and Bre always have a great time!

The Good - Listening

So here's a report on "The Good" relationship.

I see Breanne every day, so there are all sorts of opportunities to build our relationship. One thing I have been trying to do lately is be a better listener. I feel like I dominate the conversation a lot when we hang out. But I'm practicing being a better listener.