Joke, Joke, Joke

Life sure is funny. You can be given a situation that you view as terrible, and then there it is... that silver lining. It is a blessing in disguise, in cliche speak.

Recently, I have gained a wonderful friend. This is not something I would expect to come out of a break-up with a shared ex-boyfriend. I didn't know her before I met him. I spoke to her a few times before I had moved out of his house. But after the break-up I decided to reach out to her in need of someone that understood to talk with. From that we discovered many shared interests. One of those things was our passion for writing and reading. Nothing could have been more of a blessing than that.

I delved back into writing on this here blog of mine. We began talking more and more, and during those talks we decided to start a group blog with five other girls from across the country. Through creating this blog, we just got closer and began talking a lot more. We have recently decided to combine our dreams for becoming authors and are collaborating on a novel. This past Wednesday, August 17th we were able to meet up downtown Chicago and hang out. It was a wonderful day, and it solidified what both of us have since said. We feel as though we are going to be lifelong besties.

Now we have MUCH more than just an ex-boyfriend in common. She  has been there for me and I hope I have been there for her.

So when I say, it is funny. It really is quite funny how you can meet some people. You've got to love the humor in life!

p.s.  I am so excited to begin writing this book!