BFFs November 16, 2007

I don’t know what I was doing at work but my bestfriends just popped into my head and I was taking a trip down memory lane and was laughing to myself because we’re all crazy. We’ve had our share of misunderstandings, but I think that’s healthy and part of life. At least we get to know each other better, discover what irks up who so we’ll be more cautious next time if certain topics are too sensitive for one. I was thinking up a list of things that are great about (girl) bestfriends and here’s what I’ve come up so far:

• I’m naturally mabalbon (uhm, hairy?) - arms & legs to be exact; so when I’m too lazy to shave my legs (and they just happen to drop by my place) it’s ok for your BFFs to see them in all their stubble glory.

• I can change my clothes in front of them and don’t worry that they’ll see my ‘back flaps’, love handles, arm ‘wings’, stretch marks and the like.

• You’re comfortable with each other that when you’re just staying at someone’s house and just watching DVDs and eating chocolates and/or chips you can remove your bra.

• You can be as bitchy as hell and as mean as an old man with hemorrhoids and you don’t worry that she’ll judge you for that - there’s a silent understanding that it’s just not your day.

• BFFs will binge with me on chocolate, cake, ice cream or whatever the craving is - and not feel guilty (or make you feel guilty) after. And there’s that silent understanding again that this is a ‘valid binge’ because there’s a very valid reason behind it - either you had a fit with your beau or your BFF didn’t get a promotion or you’re having cramps or just because.

• BFFs will really, truly be honest and tell you that whatever you’re trying on makes your arms or hips or legs or stomach or even your nose (?!) look humongous and gigantic. And it won’t be embarrassing even if they’ve seen it on you already.

• BFFs share sexcapades (or make out sessions) with each other and know that they won’t be called a slut by them - or a nympho if you’re committed.

• BFFs know your moods already - when you see each other, they can already tell by the look on your face if there’s something wrong or if you have some juicy gossip to spill.

• BFFs will watch that cheesy, romantic, corny movie with you - even if there’s the risk of people seeing you enter/exit the cinema.

These are just some of the stuff that I came up with in the office; I’ll just add along when I think of more stuff.

Speaking of BFFs, I miss the girls already!