Stephanoooooodles

I actually have a love/hate with that nickname. I love it when used correctly, but not when Katie uses it when I already know I'm wrong, but continue arguing my point... because its principle, damn it. Its 12:49 in the morning, and we're separated by miiiiiiles instead of just a busy street, but I can totally see her here with her eyebrows raised, saying "Stephanoodles" while I try to convince her of something that is totally wrong (usually having to do with the opposite sex). Ah, so good to have her back in my life.

Is there anything I love more than a long weekend at home spent with my closest friends? Well, actually, yeah, there is. Including ice cream and weekends spent in Boston. But weekends at home is right up there with them...

Anyway, this weekend is President's Day. And yay! Cape friends! Tonight, Ted came over and I tried and failed, so he had to take over we built a fire in one the fire pits in my backyard and roasted marshmallows and sacrificed gummy bears and had stupid fun. We talked and listened to music and it was just what I needed after a long, stressful day. Tomorrow night I think I want to do the same, but with him, James, Dylan, Katie and Sam.

I LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. HAVING THESE PEOPLE BACK IN MY LIFE. It's been almost a year since Katie and I officially got over ourselves, but I doubt I'll ever stop being happy about having my old crew back. There is nothing better than good friends.


"And keep in mind, we've been friends for so long that nothing will ever truly destroy us. I think Katie and I are living proof of that." Soooo much love for these kids.

EDIT: Oh! Also! Duh! How could I forget?! Rachel, Katie's sister, asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding next year! And, as Katie so eloquently put it, I "love wedding shit"! And I dooooooo so I'm so excited to be a part of Rachel's big day. Rachel and I aren't super close, but I've known her for years (I still call Katie and Rachel's parents Mom and Dad). Dude, I was so excited to learn that I was even INVITED to the wedding. This is the first time I'll be an official bridesmaid, not like, a junior bridesmaid, so I'm really excited to be on hand and make sure Rachel is happy every step of the way. I'm not even sure what bridesmaids do except keep the bride happy... which I feel as though I'll be good at.