The first two girls I met here in Dallas were the one and only Lauren & Kristen Poleski. When I came here, I lucked into a job (thanks to a "meddling" stepdad and a generous contact from my old job) with Venable Royalty. These beautiful sistas worked there, too! In fact, the first day I walked in, my new boss called them in to catch me up on the project I was supposed to help with... And intimidated doesn't even begin to describe how I felt! These beautiful, poised ladies were well-dressed, graciously smiling, and, of course, friendly (which in girl world basically means I couldn't just hate them because they were so pretty!). They showed me the ropes, asked a bit about my life, shared a bit about theirs, and that was about it.
Yeah, right.
Like any blog I'd write would end THAT way!
Little did I know that these girls in the next few weeks would become some of my closest comrades, partners-in-crime, wine buddies, obssess-over-guys-and-how-dumb-they-are confidants... Everything! Kristen is about four years older than Lauren-- just like me and my sis. And much like me and my sis, they are best friends and soulmates! Being around these girls made the miles from home feel shorter. Every inside joke they shared reminded me of my best friend back home-- but these girls aren't the kind to leave you out of those inside jokes! They pulled me in and let me be a little part of their sisterhood-- in fact, one of the biggest compliments I got after I moved here was at a parade for work, where we were asked more than once if all three of us were sisters!
These girls have been through it all, and have held each other's hands through struggles that would make weaker women fall to pieces. And, what's more, they come through all of this with a smile on their face and a laugh in their heart. They've helped me laugh, and seen me cry, and sung with me to every Glee song known to man. More importantly, they are the kind of friends who actually got this wallflower UP and DANCING around the living room like a fool during one of our amazing, unforgettable, (you-only-regret-it-a-little-the-next-day) girl's nights.
They even love animals-- both sisters have to cats, and Kristen also has a semi-nuerotic dog, who, by the way, loves me. They've even tolerated my texting them pictures of MY babies!! What kind of friend does that??
So, without further adieu, a few other reasons these girls forever have my heart...
...Gas Station Treasures!!
These silly girls collect and gift what are known as "Gas station treasures," precious little gifties from their journeys together. I've been the recipient of a few of these lovelies! Hahaha first were my Wippity-Wipes, only the most absorbent and well-named disposable towel on the planet! But Nothing tops these two gems...
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| From Lauren-- rock magnet telling me to "relax"... appropriate, as law school was making me insane! |
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| And from Kristen-- random tiger animal on a candy stick! Which is appropriate because, well, it's awesome. |
These girls are ALWAYS thinking beyond themselves-- they focus their love on others daily. Just one quick example:
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| Flowers from my darling Kristen, when she knew I'd been having a bad day. |
My Poleski's share our love for the lake! And they share the ability to appreciate the time away, the water, and the peace without having to buy $100k boats or spend every last penny they have on gasoline for sea-doos. They get the joy of just BEING there.
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| Me and Miss Lauren |
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| Me and Kristen, and of course Toby! |
