F-R-I-E-N-D-S

 Once upon a time, a group of 11 girls decided to ditch their families + ride around on a boat + go on a reckless shopping spree + eat a restaurant out of all their guacamole + have the time of their lives.

 

And while running amuck all over the So Cal coast, I realized, once again, that I am the luckiest girl in the world.  

This residency thing.  It's been hard.

It's been a crazy, whirlwind of good and bad and great and awful. (And sometimes all those things in the very same day.)

And I would not have been able to get through it without the most amazing friends in the world.

 

Corissa is bursting with talent, and still so extremely humble.  That's a rare combination, and she masters it.

Christy is the greatest example I can think of of overcoming trials with faith and determination and grace.  She is truly one of my heroes.

Amy is our all-knowing mother bear.  She knows more than Google and is the most undramatic, down to earth, peaceful soul.

Tiffany is the master of the universe.  THIS. GIRL.  She is the definition of fabulous and knows how to have a good time and throw an insane party.  She also has the biggest heart and most hilarious laugh.

Jess H. is the kindest, sweetest, most caring and dependable friend.  She is the newest to the residency life and is generous and thoughtful.

Kailee is open and funny and everything she touches turns to gold.  She is the group go-to for wisdom, advice, and the latest lipstick recommendations.  :)

Jessica N. is honest and funny and loyal and a refreshing mix of sarcastic and truthful.

Rachel is the strongest, bravest, most authentic, and delightful person.  She is both soft and hard, sweet and spicy, and the best example to all of us.  And can we talk about her hair for just a minute.  I mean....  seriously.

 

Bethany makes me laugh harder than anyone on this planet.  She is the most real, hilarious, genuine, entertaining friend, and is a total open book.  I always feel better when she's around.

Emily.  I can't even begin to describe this girl.  She is ONE OF A KIND. She is the best mom I know.  She is the best friend I've ever had.  She is supportive and caring and spunky and understanding and hilarious and just downright adorable.  She has become a sister to me and I could not love her any more than I do.