Lauren is my oldest friend (friends since kindergarten and Girl Scouts officially puts us at 30+ years of best friendship) and the test of time has only made us even closer. It feels like every other memory I have involves Lauren, whether that be playing tetherball or hallways knee soccer in elementary school, eating our life's worth of Sbarro on our 8th grade trip (sorry again for posting your Statue of Liberty photo), or living our best carefree life in high school, taking names in Powderpuff and celebrating graduation on a cruise to Mexico (along with a few other side trips to Mexico with the Square that probably shouldn't be elaborated upon).
When life became busier and more distant in college, it only made me value Lauren more. She is a once in a lifetime kind of friend and person, one who is truly selfless while also quietly being the crux of any event. Want to be motivated but not feel badly about yourself? Looking for someone who can hilariously do different impressions and movie quotes and dance moves (minus maybe the worm)? Feeling a bit hangry and purse snacks would be your only salvation? Lauren's your gal. She's also your gal if you need a shoulder to cry on, want to visit a new city on a whim, are looking for someone who can actually pull off Pinterest crafts and DIY home upgrades, or just want a genuine friend that will always have your back and want the absolute best for you. She's waited for my wedding day almost as long as I have, and I wouldn't want to share it with anyone else.
When life became busier and more distant in college, it only made me value Lauren more. She is a once in a lifetime kind of friend and person, one who is truly selfless while also quietly being the crux of any event. Want to be motivated but not feel badly about yourself? Looking for someone who can hilariously do different impressions and movie quotes and dance moves (minus maybe the worm)? Feeling a bit hangry and purse snacks would be your only salvation? Lauren's your gal. She's also your gal if you need a shoulder to cry on, want to visit a new city on a whim, are looking for someone who can actually pull off Pinterest crafts and DIY home upgrades, or just want a genuine friend that will always have your back and want the absolute best for you. She's waited for my wedding day almost as long as I have, and I wouldn't want to share it with anyone else.