EVEN THE BEST OF FRIENDS FIGHT
I know right about now, Sandy and Bertha are reading this and thinking, “aw, crap.” Lol! You would think after you reach a certain age, and I am well passed that age, that you would not fight with your best friends. WRONG! I have found out that even the best of friends fight.
Sandy, Bertha, and I all work together, travel together, and play together. We are often referred to as the three musketeers in some of our woman’s club circuits. And, like the sisters that we are, we squabble often, sometimes daily. We have had some of our regular customers (we are a small town and we all know each other), laugh when start squabbling and ask, “are you going to have words before you fight?” We make-up just as fast as we fight though.
Remember the yard sale I said our woman’s club was having on Saturday to raise money for Hope For The Hungry? We all showed up and had a good time, despite the heat AND the humidity, and raised over 400.00 for the event. I got busy folding clothes and waiting on customers, and when I looked up, Sandy and Bertha were no longer there. I thought they had walked next door to another yard sale, so I went over to check out the sale. I passed by Bertha’s car, but Sandy’s was nowhere to be found. Figuring out that they were gone, I texted and called both of them. No answer, so 30 minutes later I tried again. Once they answered, they said they had gone down the road to see more yard sales, etc. WHAT!!! They went “shopping” without me. If they had gone to get food, or to find a bathroom, I would not have gotten mad. BUT, going shopping without me is just wrong!
Summer is now in full force here in Southwestern Virginia, and it is finally sleeveless weather. Even if it is 90 degrees outside, I will keep a sweater or light jacket in my car just in case I get cold. I bought this cute little embroidered top a couple years ago at Lucky. I love red and white together, I think it is a classic combination.
LUCKY TOP: Similar | Similar | Similar
I can’t believe that I used to never wear white pants or shorts. I probably only really started wearing white pants about 5 – 7 years ago. I know, that is hard to believe! To me, white just screams SUMMER, and I can’t imagine not wearing it now. Haha These ankle pants came from Van Heusen a year or so ago. If you don’t currently have white in your wardrobe, go buy a pair now.
My wedge shoes are Aerosoles, that I bought this year at TJ Maxx. I like that they zip, it makes putting them on so much easier. The Aerosole brand is extremely comfortable, and they have a lot of padding. A wedge style is one of the easier high heels to wear.
WHITE PANTS: JC Penny | Talbots | Karen Kane
AEROSOLE WEDGES: Dream Plush | Yetaway | Plush Sky
My jewelry is by Chloe & Isabel. My necklace is a Atlas Convertible Statement, the cuff bracelet is a Atlas Statement Cuff and a Atlas Toggle bracelet. If you have never heard of Chloe & Isabel, their jewelry carries a lifetime replacement guarantee. I am a merchandiser, so if you make a purchase, please search for Tania Stephens in the Find a Merchandiser box.
I know all of you have a best friend or even two, so I am going to give you some advice.
- Forgive really fast.
- Never go shopping without asking your best friend.
- Don’t make a friend with a blog mad. Haha
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I’m behind in reading blogs so I’m just now reading this. I truly laughed out loud. Four of us met on our first day of college in 1980. The other three all live in Houston about 10 minutes away from each other. I live in Dallas. Over the years we’ve been through everything together including our fair share of squabbles. We always make up. But we also hold each other accountable — which is just as important. Love your blog.
That top looks pretty paired with the white cropped pants!
Erica
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My 2 best friends both line in Charlotte NC and I live in Greensboro NC. We visit each other in a regular basis.
We did have a major fight years ago which caused me to stop speaking to them for about 2 years. Very ugly things were said. We just needed time to realize life is too short apologies were given and forgiveness was accepted! We could not be happier!
I am so glad apologies were given and accepted. You are right about life being too short.
I have two sisters but don’t know what I’d do without my bestie! Our parents were friends so she’s known me since birth. When we started working together 28 years ago we became besties. She is my favorite shopping partner because she is brutally honest in how something looks on me. She doesn’t even have to say anything, I can read it in her eyes! Lol My bestie from college died last year. At her memorial we were requested to wear the most colorful thing in our closet! We had so much fun together. Her husband is still one of my husband and my best friends. I have a multi generational group of friends from Curves that meet monthly for dinner/drinks each month. Even though some of us no longer belong to Curves we have been friends for over 10 years. Two gals turn 80 this year and they make 80 look GOOD! We call ourselves the Tini Girls. Girlfriends are the BEST.
I love the nickname❤️ It sounds like you have a great group of friends!
Hi Tania,
I too have squabbles with my best friends…and yet we love each other always.
Sadly, tomorrow is the funeral for one of them. Renea was a co-worker, neighbor and “frister” (friend-sister). She battled Ovarian Cancer for 7 years and passed away this past Friday.
I have been thinking of all the fun and fights we had…and cherish all of them.
I will be wearing a beautiful cream top with flowers on it today to her wake…because she LOVED flowers.
Thanks for all the fashion tips.
Cherish your friends…fights and all.
Mary-Fran
I can not imagine what you are going through. This breaks my heart for you. I will say a prayer for you and your friends.?
Thank you…She is in a much better place without pain! I am sure she is sitting on the beach, beer in hand and toes in the water! ♥
So sorry to her of your loss.