Winter is coming quickly and I find myself longing for the days of fleece jackets and vests and heaters. But then again; I'm not really looking forward to all the ice and the snow. People are already predicting a harsh winter. That's not what I like to hear. But no matter what happens, it's okay. It's been a good year so far. I realized that I am blessed. Last year we almost lost my father to a heart attack. Now I feel extremely lucky to have him in my life. He's my best friend, and he's my father. He is the one person I can tell anything and not have him judge me.
Today I traveled to the place I wish I lived. Weatherford Oklahoma. My friend Jessi lives there. Monday was her birthday. She's awesome. So my friend Khelsea and I went to see her. First we stopped and picked up my friend Rachael. Which also meant that I had to rearrange things in my car. I forgot that I was going to have more than one person in my car. Uh oh is right.
When we got out of the car, someone that I wasn't expecting to see showed up. My friend Daniel was there. It was so good to see him. I hadn't realized how much I missed him. We talked, and joked around and even sang along to a couple songs together. That was different. We made a pact that if we weren't married by the time we were fourty that we would marry each other. I'm not really sure how that came up but it happened. And I hugged him when I left and headed to Jessi's house.
When we got to Jessi's house, I gave her the birthday present that I brought her and Khelsea gave her hers. And we all talked while being energetically greeted by Jessi's giant psycho German Shepard named Sam. We sat in the back yard and talked for a few hours. Somehow I texted Daniel back and told him that Jess thought that we should move up the day we should get married to 25. Because she wanted cake. The thing is that I am now 24. And I think I might have accidentally just proposed to my friend Daniel. Not really sure about that though. So my plan is to go about my day and pretend I'm not stupid.
Khelsea had to work tonight so we cut the visit shorter than normal and headed out after getting Rachael food at McDonald's. I had a lot of fun tonight.
After dropping Khelsea at home, I drove myself home. I stopped to get gas. And the whole time I was doing this I felt that I finally realized that I am going to be okay. Whether I live in Weatherford Oklahoma or in Shamrock Texas. I am going to be okay. I can be happy as long as I have people that I care about and who care about me.
To my sister, I'm sure you're reading this. It's going to be on Facebook. So I would like to take the opportunity to say a few things to you. Thank you. You are probably one of the best people that I know. Yes I know that you probably think I'm a little nuts sometimes and you worry about me sometimes. But you are someone that I love very much and I care about. You have done so much for me and I want you to know that I appreciate it. And I love you.
To my brother, you are a great brother. I'm pretty sure you aren't going to be reading this. But either way I'm gonna say something. Thank you. You have always been here when we needed you. You put in a floor for us. You are awesome and I appreciate you and love you as well.
Raysha, thank you. You took me into your house when I had no where else to turn. You helped me move out of my dorm, you let me stay with you even though I'm not the best house guest. I love you and appreciate you more than I could ever tell you. Thank you for everything.
Khelsea, my sister, my twin, and my best friend. You let me vent when I need to. You listen to my rants and raves about how I'm never getting married, and you never ignore me. You are awesome. Thank you for never giving up on me even when I have given up on myself. You're amazing.
Jess, We have been through so much with each other. I miss hanging out with you all the time. You are someone who has been such a big part of my life and I don't like to ever think about how my life would've been if we hadn't been friends. You and I have come a long way from Sherry's wedding. And it's been an interesting bumpy crazy ride but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Because you changed me. You saved my life. You showed me that things could be different and you showed me the way. Thank you for pulling me out of my bubble.
Rachael, I don't know if you know about my blog but you are not to be unincluded. We have done a lot of things together since I met you. Most happened in the past year. I wouldn't change anything about that. You're awesome, crazy, and above all else. You are one of my best friends. Once Upon a Time, and Supernatural wouldn't mean the same things to me if I hadn't met you. Thank you.
Kendra, I'm pretty sure you won't be reading this but here you go. You are crazy girl. You want to room with me again after you roomed with me in college! Crazy but awesome as well. Love you girl. Here's to new adventures in the future to come.
Mom and Dad, You are nuts to put up with me. But you're my crazy nutty parents and despite our family dynamics and the stupidity I bring to the table half the time, I love you both and wouldn't want you to change. Thank you for everything. I love you.
Okay that's all I have to say really. I just had a few things on my mind tonight. Okay. I love you all. And I am aware that my grammar isn't the best and at times I sound like I am down right illiterate. Don't judge me. I'm tired and I don't have spell check on this app on my phone.
I hope to see you all soon. I love my readers. You are all amazing. You came back even after I went on a hiatus for months. Thank you and God Bless. And always remember to expect the unexpected.
Love Always,
Dayna Hicks