NIH, but only temporarily.

My 72 hours of NIH is officially up, and man was it a good 72 hours. I am officially a part of the domino effect, but it's gonna be ok. At times like these, I really think I should pay my friends. Like, the love and wisdom and courage I get from them is just unbelievable and I'm so grateful and appreciative. I know exactly where I'm gonna go as it happens (straight for debo's bed, tissue and soju in hand), with Elliot hugging me and BK staring at me as I sleep. I get calls/texts of damage control as soon as word spreads - it's amazing, really. I'm allowed to be an emotional wreck, but I'm forced to be logical and realistic. Jean will call me half-asleep, cry with me, and dance with me like the bestfriend that she is, and Patty & Sharon will preach to me, steal my vodka tonic (hehehe), and let me unleash over papaya salad and half & half, even as I wear un-matching sandals. Elsie is still the best sister in the world and knows exactly what to say over the phone, text, and email.

My big brudda is the smartest/kindest guy I know, and I'm the luckiest little sister in the world. Great listener and great advice, and he's single. Any takers? Even my LR brother who I've only known since the beginning of employment was able to comfort me and 'let me do my thang' (via AIM while we sit facing each other, of course), and he promises to bring fruit snacks tomorrow tehee.

I laughed as I saw this on my fb.

"Later that day I got to thinking about relationships. There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous." -Carrie, Sex&TheCity.

Note to self/others: don't lose sight of what's constant and important in life. Like your homies and homettes. (hi, girls :) )