Real life realizations...

So, today I happened upon a facebook page of someone I know very well, or maybe I should say knew. I was so excited because this person and I haven't really talked in a while. But when I got on this person's page I realized that she has changed a lot from the person I used to know. We used to have carefree sleepovers, and stay up late talking. We laughed together, and, of course, even cried together. We hit our high school years (well I did first. I'm older by about 2 years.) and we didn't have much time to talk or hang out any more. I could even venture to say that she was one of my best childhood friends. Anyway, today as I got on her page I realized that we have gone in completely different directions. Things that are most important to me, don't even seem to be on her list anymore. To be completely honest, I was completely shocked. I was literally speechless and thoughtless. It's funny to think about where your life takes you, or where you take your life, and to remember how you got here. Today, I realized that even though I'm not exactly where I thought I'd be by now, I am so grateful for the choices I have made, and the life I have today because of that. I realized that no matter how bad you want to, you can't make someone else's decisions for them. I highly doubt this person is even going to read this, but I wanted to acknowledge how grateful I am for those long nights and giggling sessions. For the endless games of "banister sliding" and the amazing "soap racing." You have made a mark on my life that I will never forget, and I hope that I can always be there for you no matter what.