Girl friends

Everything I wasn't in high school, I am now at work.

Popular? Check.
Pretty? Check.
Smart? Check.
A really good friend? Check, check, check!

There are a group of us that hang out regularly, going to dinner or attending functions together. Rarely do any interact without me though. Everyone looks to me to coordinate the "girls night out," dinner dates, Christmas exchange, etc.

Most people realize that when they tell me something, I keep it in my confidences. It's not going anywhere. It won't become gossip or held against them. Everyone has petty grievances occassionally, and I am their sounding board. When everything is fine the next day, I'm thrilled.

And our next girls night out will be Brat Pack movie night. With all of the unmarried gals, "true love" can again be seen in "16 candles" and "Pretty in Pink." Did any 80s girl NOT fall in love with Michael Schoeffling?

Seriously, how can anyone appreciate our true ecclectic friendships having never watched "The Breakfast Club"?

The Last of Sheila (Coburn)