Sometimes you just need...

The girls at a Winter Formal.

1. A good friend: I have the most amazing friends a girl could ask for.  I know that I have become friends with each of them for a different reason. I have friends I talk to when I'm having a rough patch at work, I have the friends I talk to when I need someone to ground me, I have friends that are just there to talk, and I have friends who know something's wrong with me before I do.   A lot of my friends and I are so different that people wonder how we even came to be friends...well, it's because we love each other and would do ANYTHING in the world for each other.

JO Nation Ready for Color Night FUN!

2. A good laugh: I've always enjoyed laughing, and I feel like it does a lot for your soul.  A laugh can turn an otherwise interesting situation into a more comfortable one.  If you're sad but you can think of something funny,  laughing can ease the sadness.  And when things just seem to be at the very worst, laughter can make it a little bit better.

R.J. showing us how to RELAX!

3.  A break from everything: You just need to slow down and take in a bit of life.  Enjoy that sunrise (even if its because you are on your way to work when you see it).  Take time to ask people how they're doing and genuinely listen to their answer. Don't feel bad if you stay in your pajamas all day after a long week of work...let your body and mind rest.

These are just a few things that are important. I bring this up because this past week we had another girls night here in Coos Bay.  Jess Leuthold, Dawn Poe, Jill Tamminen, Meagan Church, and I went out to eat in the middle of the week. We were originally going to see a movie as well ("One Day"), but since Coos Bay is such a small area it was no longer in the theatre. I believe it was sort of a blessing in disguise, because while I was sad we couldn't see the movie, I was able to enjoy some much needed "girl talk." Working with 16 guys on a daily basis really wears on me more than I think sometimes. It was so refreshing to be able to talk about something other than work, and interact with these beautiful, intelligent women.  It is my hope that we can make these nights happen more frequently (granted, I know they like spending time with their husbands...I'm just glad we could have a night out with just the girls).

So basically, the girls night made me think of a few things that are needed in life and in return sparked this post. I hope you all had a wonderful Saturday!

Much Love,
LB