There are certain people that come into your life who are meant to stay a while, or just briefly. Either way, I do not believe we meet anyone by mistake. Well, tomorrow, one of these special people is moving on to another chapter, and although work will not be the same, she has become so much more than just a co-worker in our short time together.
It didn’t take long to realize we would friends shortly after I started working. She would spin her chair around as she was browsing fashion and lifestyle stories while working on her section of the newspaper. We would also compare playlists and talk everything from Hozier, dating and feminism. The days I’ll miss most are the ones where we would be midday at work and she would forward emails to me about travel destinations, and most of the time she could even suggest places to go because she has traveled all over. She has taught me how to be patient, but most importantly, she taught me the importance of being independent.
She has told me stories of traveling by herself when she was growing up, and she has made my urge to travel the world even stronger than it is, and confirmed why I shouldn’t be scared to do this. She has taught me certain things, people and relationships aren’t worth dwelling on. She has also taught me that money is simply just money and we will all “take debt to our graves.” Some days, almost as if she could tell I needed some optimism, she would also make me feel like I am right on track with my life, even though at times I felt completely lost.
Today, I have been told I look like an “expensive hippie,” like I was born in the wrong decade, like mother nature and asked if I was getting ready to attend a wedding. So many people saw my outfit in a completely different way. This made me think of my friend because when I first started, I did not think she would be more than a co-worker. Seven months later, she is not only a co-worker, but also a mentor, an inspiration and a friendship i will cherish and continue to stay in contact with, especially when I need some advice on where to go to on my next adventure, or when I am in search of some new music.
Steal my look today: For Love and Lemons dress: www.forloveandlemons.com, LA Hearts over shirt: Pacsun