Is That A.....MONKEY?!

     Isn't he adorable?!!! I met him yesterday. I'm sure you've all probably seen this plush stuffed monkey before. Apparently, he's the new craze, or rather OLD craze by now. As usual, I was 'out of the loop' and behind the times! :-]
   As a matter of fact I'm behind the times about a lot of things. That's why I'm dedicating this post to my girlfriend, one of the 'bestest' girlfriends in the world!!! You've seen all kinds of pictures of her in my shop. You've seen her hand showing off my "Hand Sandal" bracelet...

   ...you've seen her neck, showing off one of my necklaces...

   ...and if you were searching for a white brooch in my shop, you saw her face!

    Every since I started my Wuglyees Etsy shop she's been a staunch supporter of me, as TRUE girlfriends will do!! She's modeled for me, bought dangles and yarn for me, and anything else I needed her to do,...she did! She even had me teach her how to crochet my flowers...

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    ...so that we could get more flowers into the shop faster! {We didn't actually end up doing this because Etsy rules require me to make what I sell in my shop} She only ended up making a couple. I think she figured out pretty quick that crocheting was not going to be for her! LOL
    But I did something the other day that a TRUE girlfriend should never do.....I forgot her. :-( She had reminded me that her wedding anniversary was coming up....because frankly, with my lack of memory lately, I NEEDED a reminder! But even then.....I still forgot!!! I am so upset with myself! She NEVER forgets mine! She has done some nice things over the years for hubby and I, and she's always thinking of me. That's why I got to meet the monkey in my header photo!
    So, today, I'm making it up to her!!! "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY my dear, dear friend!!!! My life, and your husband and family's, would not be the same without you in it!! I love you and I value your friendship, even if sometimes I'm a little forgetful, distracted, and absent-minded. Please know that thinking about our giggle fests, and serious talks, and all around foolishness sometimes, always makes me smile!! :-) ... I'm smiling right now!!"
   "Oh Yeah.....the new hair-do, with the perm curls,...

      ...looks GREAT on you!!...So grown up!! :-] {Anything that makes us look grown up should be desirable....shouldn't it?! ^_^} But of course I don't think you ever look bad! Even in black and white you would be gorgeous,....

     ....but not because of your hair, or your clothes, or even your grown-up responsibleness. I think you look great because you have one of the most beautiful hearts I've ever seen. It's all curly!! :-) ...So, me and the stuffed monkey...whatever his name is....would like to do a dance for you!

     HAPPY......

      ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

    And though you tried to make me feel okay about it by saying: "No big deal!" It IS a big deal to me and I'll TRY not to forget ever again!...I love you and I'm sorry."
    (My girlfriend took some moon photos on her cell phone to share with me too. I'll share them with you all tomorrow!) Have a good day everybody!!   

Who is a Friend?

Dependable and loving,
all your jokes make perfect sense;
To keep you happy and unharmed,
they'd gladly spare no small expense.

They know your moods,
Can take the heat.
They know the things
you like to eat.

Will tell you things
that lift your fear,
and even the things
you don't want to hear.

They'll quickly point out
your panicky smile;
and pull up your slip
that's been hanging a mile.

They'll be your cheerleader-
Pom Poms in the air!
And when others are gone,
they will always be there.

Laughter and glee,
sobs and deep pain,
are shared by this friend,
in the sun or the rain.

Your accomplishments cause
only joy to their heart;
When they see your success,
it's as if they're a part.

And even though they know
the very worst that you do,
they map your intentions-
and they still love you.

So who is this friend?
It's your mother, your wife,
your neighbor, your kid,
someone who's sharing your life.

They may be close, and related,
or live very far;
but this friend is your friend
and they know who you are.

Your secrets are safe,
your feelings secure,
their shoulder is ready,
and their motives are pure.