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Send a friend a random gift

friend [frend]  

noun

1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

          That is the definition from dictionary.com...And yes, I believe that is a completely legit source. Just like my good pals  wiki and webmd...I digress. Living where I do, away from all my family reminds me that I am not alone in being alone.

          My dear cousin Erin lives all the way in Peoria, Arizona! She is a total sweetheart and is responsible for introducing me to things like Old Navy (yes, I remember my first trip there) and authentic Chicago pizza. Though I may not see her often the wonders of Facebook keeps us connected. She has been a true inspiration to me over the past few years...She bought her own home. Talk about crazy awesome.

          Erin became an aunt last year too. I know how very exciting that is to us single, non-mothers. Personally, I think having special little people in my life makes my life infinitely better. And I know Erin feels the same way about the new man in her life!

          I found this cute charm on Etsy. It is a gem with the description of an aunt. Also, I am into making these wristlets (mainly because I am obsessed with my own that I purchased). So off they went to Arizona. Not on the  subject but, I had no idea it took so long for mail to find it's way across the country!

          And after coming home from 10 hours at school it made me smile to see an email from Erin telling me I made her day! Though I think I loved making/purchasing/sending it more.