Cures for Homesickness

Just last week, I went to my home state of NC for a friend's wedding. This trip could not have come at a better time. The previous two weeks I had been experiencing some serious homesickness. I've never been homesick before...and with being out of the house for a while, I think I've been its time that I got struck with it. But anyways, my best friend came to LA to visit me, which made helped ease the sickness. When we got to NC, I felt soooo much better. Who knew to feel better I just needed a whrilwind vacy with the friends. Sure by time Monday came around and it was time to go I didn't want to leave rehab. Yup I was fighting tears and silently protesting, but sure enough I got on the plane. By the time I landed at LAX I was okay and ready to go on with my life. What is it about
this closeknit circle of 13 people that made me feel like I just spent a whole week at my
parents' house? Honestly, I don't know. Most of us have been friends since freshman
year. Most of us lived with each other at some point in time. We have gone through some serious ups and downs. We don't live right down the street from each other anymore but somehow we are still just as cool as before. We keep in touch via text, email, IM, and the occassional phone call. It seems to be one of those situations that even if we don't talk all the time, we have each others backs in both the good and the bad times. Like all families, we make it a point to come together during weddings and its like a big family reunion. I don't when we became like family. People on the outside will probably tell you that we always have looked to be mad close. I don't know why when so many other close friends have fallen out and stopped talking to each other, we are still going strong. I don't know what it is. I don't really care to break down the science of it. I am just grateful to have friends like family that I can turn to. I am grateful that we were able to come together this past weekend. I am grateful that they keep me motivated and got me out of my depressed rut. Yup, I love you all. Can't wait to see ya'll next time!