My Wish Was Granted, In A Manner of Speaking

Jun 22, 2010

You know it’s a little interesting how the Universe seems to just know when to make things right. It’s also a little bit disconcerting if I think on it a lot, but I’ve always been raised to count my blessings and so I am.

In my previous post, I spoke about a friend in dire need of someone to just be there for her physically. She’s in a long distance relationship with her husband (I do not envy the life of a military wife) so despite the façade she puts on, she’s beyond lonely and the hurt she feels every day if spoken would speak volumes; and while our daily video chats were helping, it can only do so much before that bitter taste of loneliness settles in once more.

Today when I awoke, I checked out SlickDeals which is generally the case every day and the very first post was that Southwest was having a deal on airline tickets to commemorate their birthday. The only catch? I had to book by Thursday. Obviously this was an issue because we have not yet gotten paid but after looking at flights and seeing how incredibly cheap they were and the fact that I wouldn’t have to take time off if I went (minus the day I fly out), I talked to Robby about it and my loving, understanding husband agreed to let me put the ticket on the credit card and fly out in September.

First of all, I am beyond excited and while it’s true that I already feel like I have met Jenn, it will be nice to actually meet her. Does that make sense? Plus there is the fact that we only spent $180 for a roundtrip ticket which makes it even better! That’s cheaper then what I spent to see Danika nearly 3 years ago, though if I’m honest that was still a really good deal.

So yes, this year is turning out phenomenally! Danika will be here in a few days (ZOMG, Robby flies out in 11 days), Robby got promoted and with that a raise, I made another awesome friend who I’ve grown really close to in a short period of time and consider my bestie (which is rare for those who know me), my sister is out here this summer, and now I get to meet my bestie.

I’m on cloud nine and so fucking lucky.

It’s okay, I’d be jealous too.