best friends.

the definition of a best friend. it's different to everyone. let me describe to you what my definitions look like, because i have many to tell you and they're all different.

definition 1: someone who you can laugh with for hours on end. someone who you can be completely real with no matter what. someone who has a love for God and for music. this is what my definition 1 looks like. her name is Kristi. :)

definition 2: someone who you can talk strictly in inside jokes with and have it actually make sense. someone who you can talk to at anytime about anything at all. someone who cares about others way before she cares about herself. someone who has the Holy Spirit strongly moving through her. this is what my definition 2 looks like. her name is Erica. :)

definition 3: someone who most people don't see the genuine beauty in. someone who has a gentle spirit and knows who she is. someone who never doubts the power of God and knows that He is constantly right by our side watching us and taking care of us. this is my definition 3. her name is krista. :)

definition 4: this one is a little different, but equally as important. people who you can act like a dork around, but they still love you for who you are. people who you can celebrate with, who you can mourn with, who you can just do life with. this is my definition 4, and this is part of my amazing church family.

definition 5: someone who has a great sense of style and of fashion. someone who has great joy and always is optimistic. someone who you can easily talk to and will give you the time of the day no matter what is going on. someone who is confident and genuine. this is my definition 5, and her name is Kaleigh. :)

definition 6: someone who people may think is bold and obnoxious and loud, but actually has a quiet, gentle spirit and love for God. someone who owns her identity and won't change for anyone. someone who is the only female tuba player i know. someone who will be there for you, no matter what comes up or what takes place. this is my definition 6, and her name is Heather. 

definition 7: someone who is a huge role model in your life. someone who creates new slang and vocabulary every single day. someone who has great insight and great wisdom. someone who has checked on me constantly through these past few hard months. someone who has never left my side in the few years I've known him. someone who gives his all no matter what, and who would do anything for the people he loves. this is my final definition 7, and his name is Thad/Thaddeus/Daddeus. 

as you can see, the definition of a bestfriend has different parts. for some of you, there is that one person you have grown up with and you've known them for years. for some, you have a handful of people who are your cheerleaders and who will always catch you when you fall. make the most of the time you have with your best friends. i don't know where most of these girls are going after high school. I may not see some of them again once high school's over. I don't want waste these next two years of high school I still have with them. make the most of the time you have with people in your life. make every moment count.