009. The post in which I declare my love

I’m taking the time to do a much needed shout out to one of my bestest and greatest friends “evar”. My friend Naomi from back in Brampton is celebrating her 18^th birthday today. I have not yet felt super homesick, but when I think about the fact that I won’t be around to celebrate another year of her life with the Quad (me, Naomi, Aisha and Steph, whaddup darlings?!), makes me feel so far away. Holding on to connections from home is so incredibly important. It keeps you in tune with all the happenings back home, even when you can’t physically be there. This is my advice to those so very far away from home: make the effort! Whether it’s a random text, an email or skyping daily. Do what you can, when you can to hold onto the relationships and friendships that have helped shape who you are. So, what I really want to do is dedicate this blog to comedienne of the Quad, the sunshine on many-a-rainy day that is so common to Vancouver and someone I couldn’t imagine life without. So here’s to you Naomi. I can’t wait to celebrate your extremely belated birthday at Christmas. Love you and all the Quad.

The Quad looking glamourous at prom.