Friends. Last night after the concert a bunch of peeps went out to a fancy watering hole…I of course followed despite having a very long day. (Or was it because of a VERY LONG DAY?)

Tis amazing to me to think that just last year at this time, the people I enjoyed the company of last night were just faces in the crowd. I remember finding out that Kate was actually my neighbor and recall an invite or two out with her that I declined. Not sure why I declined, other than I wasn’t in a very happy place personally with my relationship and I was keeping myself in a busy world of pretend. Not being my social fun loving self I suppose.

However last night I found myself surrounded by people who are quickly becoming dear friends…all people I didn’t even know last year at this time. And the best part? I get to WORK with these wonderful people everyday and make Buffalo/WNY a better place to live. I’m truly blessed.

I’ve always been very fortunate to know that I needed to work for someplace I believed in. A non-profit with a purpose of making the community a better place. And I have been working in this field and following my calling since graduating from college. Debt be dammed, I am doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing with my life. And I’m happy. Lucky for me, I also get to meet incredible like-minded individuals along the way that end up becoming good friends.

I couldn’t ask for anything more…