The celebrating can't stop yet!

As you know, the holidays are over- the tree has been taken down, all that's left of the cookies are empty containers and crumbs, the presents have been unwrapped and safely tucked away in their own corner, Christmas specials no longer play on T.V., decorations are packed away until next year, schools are starting back up and people have put away their party pants and slickly slid back into the sluggish winter routine.

But that's not how it is in my neck of the woods. The celebrating can't stop yet!! Because why? Its my best friend Whittneys birthday and that, of course, deserves celebrating!

And what better way to start the celebration than writing a nice, heartfelt post to the best friend I speak of? Well, I can think of better ways but...someone so near and dear to my heart deserves a special post for her birthday just as the others I have posted for.

But once again I'm stuck. Its hard for me to express through words how truly special Whittney is and how much I appreciate her as a friend. And once again I will say how I will never be able to express those such things in their full context.

But I still try, so here I go:
Whittney,

First things first- Thank you for being such a great best friend. You are always there when I need you -no matter how big or small- I know I can count on you. Your humor makes even my worst days great and my bad mood disappears almost instantly when you start with the funny things you say. The crazy things you do makes every time we hang out an adventure and if the more you laugh the longer you live then thanks to you I will live forever! Your like an older sister to me and not only that but an inspiration to: Your tough skin and it doesn't matter what they think of me attitude makes me rethink and do things I normally wouldn't do because your right: it shouldn't matter what they think. Your way of thinking outside the box and your strong will inspire me as well. Keeping these things in mind you have helped me not only by being there for me when I needed you but my inspiring me to be a better person so that I have started working towards the things you have taught me which in turn has helped me out in more ways than you know- even when you are not around you are still affecting my life in so many ways.

I am so thankful to have you as my best friend and I don't think you have any idea how truly thankful I really am because words can't express the amount of gratefulness I feel. You really are the best friend a girl could ask for and I hope we stay the best of friends for a long time because I want a huge selection of ugly purses for when I grow old because then I can sell them on ebay as a vintage ugly purse collection =] Well okay maybe the real reason is because I like having someone around who always understands and someone who I can tell anything to and who is just the greatest person ever....but if anyone asks its because I have a knack for receiving ugly purses as gifts ;)

Here is a quote because I couldn't put thoughts into words as well as this person could:

"I don't know what I would do without you.
You are the most incredible person I've ever met
& I just want to thank you for everything you've done for me.
From the littlest things to the bigger things.
You are the most amazing friend a person could ever have
& I know I can talk to you whenever anything is bothering me.
You are reliable & trustworthy & so much more.
Having a person like you around brightens my day.
You always check up on me & see how I'm doing.
You always seem to make me feel better
& let me know that you care.
I know no matter what,
you won't walk out on me,
& all I can really do is thank you
& return the favor.
You mean the world to me
& whatever it is that you need, I'm here.
I'm gonna be here to talk to if you ever need me;
I'll try my best to give you advice,
or just be the person to lend a shoulder to you.
You are my best friend
& I just wanted you let you know how special of a person you are.
Thanks for everything."

Hope this year is all that you wish it to be and filled with many great memories!

Happy Birthday Whittney! Love ya girl!

Love,