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Day 17 of 30 days of gratitude. The gift of a friend who doesn't hold back.

From the moment I started talking to my buddy, and carpool pal Janice on the way to work this morning, I knew what I was thankful for....her fresh perspective.  I know that no matter what I run by her, I am always going to get the answer I need to hear, not necessarily the one I want to hear.

Janice has helped me grow as a human being.  Helping me become less sensitive, when people are brutally honest, as well as just being a much needed sound board at times.  She can be loud, she can be crazy, in a fun way, and she can be right up in your face, but she is who she is and I admire her for that.  She may act like she doesn't care what people think of her, but I know she does, because beneath the surface she can be sensitive too...a trait not too many people see and I will probably get slapped for sharing that. Just kidding.  Maybe just the evil eye for giving her secret away.

This won't be long, because there isn't much more to say on this subject.  She is a true friend, one I know has my back and at the end of the day, that's all that matters. I have a lot of friend's like this, but today she helped me weed through the red tape of letting go and just floating on the breeze and seeing what happens. 

Until tomorrow...thank your pals for being who they are and for returning the favor and not taking any of your shit. ha!

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