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These are going to be lightening fast because we are going to the zoo today, and I know you can’t live without seven randos about my life. Speaking of the zoo, has it ever been recorded in modern history a mom going to the zoo without packing exactly one million items plus a covered wagon? Ever?
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Carolyn, Carrie and I collectively coined the hashtag #nelfie last night. Nursing Selfie. Get on that bandwagon.
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I am on a mad hunt to find some summer dresses and tops. I have super strict criteria for dresses, so only Regina is going to go there, but as for tops? I want flowy, slouchy tops that will go well with leggings and skinnies. I am so desperate in my attempt to find something suitable that I am pretty sure that I searched the term “slubby tops” on Google.
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I’ve got a little sumthin’ in the works for Call Her Happy. I am looking to bring on a repeat guest blogger – like, once a month. I’ve got a gal in mind, and we just had a little playdate yesterday to hash out some details. I’m liking where this is going. You’ll meet her soon, and you’ll love her!
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How many of you have made honest to goodness real friends as adults? I mean, drag her up to your room so she can watch you try on one million outfits to help you pick out something for your date night with your husband friend? The kind of friend where you don’t even consider bringing out the vacuum before she comes over. You know that kind of friend.
Has anyone made a friend like that after college? I think the collective thought is that this is not an easy feat. Or am I off on this?
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Have you picked up Hallie’s book yet? Spice up your life, every boy and every girl.
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You are the cutest, most adorable, silliest gal in the entire universe (and beyond). I cannot wait to see you this summer. Thank you for the mention! Mwah!
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I have one friend like that and she lives 3 states away from me…and we met when I was 16. Still have yet to find a good friend like that now that I’m an adult. It’s so hard!
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Have I? No. But, if you have, tell me how!?!?!?! I didn’t even make friends like that in college My I-don’t-need-to-pick-up-before-you-come-over friends are all from high school, well actually BEFORE high school. We all became friends in 7th or 8th grade.
And, seeing as how I am now Catholic and think and talk about all things Catholic almost all the time, I kinda of need Catholic friends, too. Otherwise, no one gets me!
No… I have yet to make one of those real friends since college. I miss that type of girlfriend. Luckily, my husband makes a good best friend.
And I love the #nelfie
I thought it was just me! It is soooo hard to make really good friends as an adult. Why????? Maybe Hallie can write an e-book on that next.
No good BFF type friends like that since college, and I miss it. Why is it so hard to develop those kinds of relationships as an adult???
I 100% agree with you about the adult friend thing. I have made some real friends as an adult (a few through work but most through a Catholic young adult group), but my friends from college always reign supreme. I never question whether college friends and I will remain friends through moves, life changes, etc. while some of the adult friends have not lasted through the same, if that makes sense. It’s possible, but rare!
#nelfie. Love it!
And yep college friends seem to be the way it goes. We just moved as well, and I’m trying to put myself out there and meet new people, but it’s so much harder as an adult and with kids. sigh… Makes me miss those college days just a bit.
Just saw this top on Pinterest: http://www.novaeclothing.com/modest-clothing-striped-unbalanced-top.html#close
Not sure it’s long enough in front to wear w/ leggings, but I think it would be good w/ skinnies.
Also, re: #6, I live in an awesome community and there are several friends w/ whom I am *almost* there, but how to hang out like that when we’ve all got kids?? And if we’re naturally introverted? It’s a challenge.
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Yes, I have, but it didn’t happen until Sarah Kate started school. One lady invited a couple of people she knew, who each invited a couple of people they knew, to a weekly meetup at the local coffee shop. A few people came and went, but eventually the group gelled – there are a dozen of us and we call ourselves the Cawfee Mates. We have a standing weekly coffee meet and we go out to dinner whenever anyone has a birthday – always – and we do other things from time to time. We have an ongoing group text and a private Facebook group to keep in touch the rest of the time.
I have the youngest child and it has been tough at times because I’d have to take him to coffee with me, but I was desperate for female friends that I kept working at it, and I’m so glad I did, as these ladies have at times been my lifeline when I felt I was drowning. It would have been a lot harder if both of mine were young or if I homeschooled.
My friend Dawn that I mention regularly on the blog? Cawfee Mate. :)
It’s taken living here almost 6 years to have 1 friend that close, and I don’t even know if we count because our husbands are both doing PhDs so that kind of still makes us in college. But! We do have kids and pretend to be adults, soooo there’s that. I always chalk it up to the husband taking on that role, but he never seems very excited when I make him look at my different outfits, so it’s nice to have that friend too.
6 – Co-worker, turned running buddy, turned best friend. Lots of miles and hours of honest talking logged. I was so sad to leave her in Nashville!
I’ve made a few friends since moving here 3 years ago… It’s been a lot of work, not effortless like it was in college. I’ve had to remind myself that since I live here and I don’t have family, I need to open myself up to my community in a way that I wouldn’t ordinarily be comfortable with like opening my house, sharing food and baby gear, things like that. I’ve had to stop waiting to do those things until I feel like “we’re good friends” and just be hospitable and open to relationships with others. It’s definitely a work in progress though.
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I have two girlfriends like that. One I met during college, but our friendship started to develop and blossom long distance after I moved away. Aside from short visits every couple of years, and a year together at grad school, we stay in touch by letters, email, and skype — great for developing depth in a relationship. The other I met when my husband was at Cambridge. She was in school but I was working although quite involved in student life thanks to my husband. So it seems that some contact with a like-minded community, like college clubs, is a good meeting ground for me!
Totally agree with you on no. 6! It’s tough!
Love your instagram pics! Hope the zoo was fun!
I decided to read your little bloggy poo today. I do not have kids, so I do not pop in and read as often, nor do I keep up in the world of fashion since I live rural Hawaii with umm…interesting style to say the least.
But as for post college friends, GIIRRRLLLL, I have maintained probably 1.25 college friendships. Once I was no longer with Eric and graduated, I lost all relationships. As for high school, pretty much lost many of those connections too. Besides my family, I have not been able to find anyone to fill that friendship gap, and damn it is depressing, considering they all live in MI. That, my friend, is why I have a dog! :) Have fun at the zoooooooooooooooo
I think the problem with friendships after college is that the things you need to create that are harder to come by: Commonality, Time, commitment. Honestly, looking at my mom, she had very few close friends when I was younger. She actually met her best friend THROUGH me in high school – because she had more time to give then. Does that make sense?
no. 6- Kim. She’s my best friend in the whole world, and I thank God every day for her. There’s some people I’ve met since college that I THINK I could drag into a dirty house and make her sit through a fashion show. But since they’re online friends, it’s hard to say.
Your Mom is my BFF. <3
I’ll work on a new board for you for tops :) hope u like the “dresses for Jenna” I’ve pinned so far!