We then concluded the weekend by celebrating my friend's 23rd birthday! We went to Brother Jimmy's in NYC and began with the famous fishbowls filled with "swamp water." Although I'm a bit skeptical of the amount of alcohol that was really used for the beverage, it sure was tasty! They played great music and we were able to catch up with some old pals!
This weekend seriously got me thinking of how thankful I am for the friends that I have kept over the years. As cheesy as it may sound, my friends really have become family. We've been through so much over the past couple of years and we still keep in touch and updated with our crazy lives. Whether we're finishing up grad school and pursing more dreadful applications for PhD programs; Acting as an Au-pair in a foreign country; or acting as a PR for a political campaign we will be in each others lives.
The trek through life can be a tough one. We've all have had our ups and downs, and it's a great feeling to know that you have a gaggle of supporters who are there to get you through life's little diddies. Recently I've had a lot of support as I've been finishing up my numerous papers for grad school...as well as the help I've been receiving as I finish up applications for more education opportunities...both here and overseas! It's a wonderful feeling to know that I'm not alone on my pursuit of happiness!
I am also grateful for my actual family as well. They have had to put up with my craziness for 23 years, and still claim me as their own. So thank you y'all...It's because of you that has made me who I am today.
"Pursuit of Happiness" - Kid Cudi ft. MGMT
I want to follow this post by presenting an amazing cover of the song I found hours after I posted the original...The band is Lissie...and they do more than rock the house!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmsbHGEB6UU
It's another powerful rendition of the song...The lead singer is Amazing...There is something about a female lead in an all male band that just eludes awesomeness...so enjoy