There is a very important anniversary being celebrated this year. My friendship with my dear friend Rebecca turns 20 in November. At least, we think it was November. We do know it was in 1994. We were wearing sweaters. And CK One perfume. And more than likely clunky black shoes.
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| 1997 and would you look at that crooked frame |
We were friends when Ace of Base was popular.
Shoe boots were all the rage.
Vintage prairie dresses were the BOMB.
In fact, I might have been wearing a prairie dress, shoe boots, and had an Ace of Base song in my head when we first became friends.
We met at a department store where we both worked. I do know that I had a massive girl crush on her because she had such amazing style.
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| Summer 2004 |
We had so little in common at that time. She was married and had a child. I was engaged and had no kids.
She was from another country. I was from the country.
Yet we clicked.
I had no idea that she would become my lifelong friend when we first met in 1994.
Because friendships come and go. Time, distance, and fallouts happen.
But here we are, celebrating two decades of laughter, tears, ups, and downs.
And it amazes me still.
That I have this beautiful and kind friend who continues on this life path with me.
We have been talking about this milestone for a few years now because it’s kind of cool and, quite honestly, needs to be celebrated.
Girlfriends save your soul, your life, and keep you alive.
So, in honor of this big year, Rebecca and I decided to do something fun.
We took a selfie!
No.
We went on a cool food tour in the city.
First stop was Lou Malnati’s for pizza and a salad.
My favorite part of this stop was watching the other people on the tour enjoy Chicago pizza for the first time.
The other five women were from the West Coast and had never had it.
Let’s just say they loved it.
And that was pretty cool to witness.
The next restaurant was the first sushi bar restaurant ever in Chicago.
I’ve never tried sushi before, so I figured, OK, if I am gonna do this?
THIS is the place to do it.
Yeah.
I ate a little nibble, but I think I got mostly rice.
It was OK.
I still don’t get it.
While on the tour, we got to walk around Old Town.
The tour was amazing.
The food was awesome.
The day was beautiful.
And by my side was my 20-year partner in crime fun.
The Thelma to my Louise.
Except we won’t drive off the cliff at the end.
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| Summer 2012 |
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Thanks for the lovely post my friend although i must apologize for not noticing that your boobs did look amazing that day. I saw the pic and they were off the charts amazing! Any other word for amazing? Happy friend-a-versary!!
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It WAS a good boob day.Happy Anniversary!
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Well, now I feel like I have been to Chicago…but still think I should actually go! Getting to indulge in all of that fab food without having to worry about being sexy through indigestion and mad gaseousness later…FAN-flipping-tastical!!!! Congrats ladies!!!! That is way better than the traditional gift of China or the modern of platinum!
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Yes!!Or wood.I mean, REALLY?
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Gads! Did my comment get eaten when I had to sign in? Hmmm…well, better safe than sorry…Well, now I feel like I have been to Chicago…but still think I should actually go! Getting to indulge in all of that fab food without having to worry about being sexy through indigestion and mad gaseousness later…FAN-flipping-tastical!!!! Congrats ladies!!!! That is way better than the traditional gift of China or the modern of platinum!
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My stupid blogger is acting up today.Sorry.
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And then I tried again to leave a comment and blogger just kept thinking and thinking…third times a charm? (Or totally overkill if they really did stick)…Well, now I feel like I have been to Chicago…but still think I should actually go! Getting to indulge in all of that fab food without having to worry about being sexy through indigestion and mad gaseousness later…FAN-flipping-tastical!!!! Congrats ladies!!!! That is way better than the traditional gift of China or the modern of platinum!
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This is just fun now.
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What a fun idea! I'm glad you wrote this because I have been wanting to do a food tour in Seattle forever and always forget about it. So now I wrote it down. It shall happen this summer! Congrats on your friend-a-versary! Ain't nothin better than a long-term bestie. (except maybe a good boob day)
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Besties and boobs.Doesn't get much better.Wait, what?
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What a great way to celebrate a friend-a-versary! Food tours are a little like heaven. And why did we all insist on dressing like old ladies in the 90s? I had a vest embroidered with elephants that I wore with khaki shorts. WHY?
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OMG SO DID I.
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How is possible that you get younger looking as time passes? I knew you were magical, but I want in on that magic!
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You are SO good for my ego.
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