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My Friends Bring a Little Joy to My Life
One of the best things I hear from my friends is, “I’m sending you a picture.” There’s something so uplifting about those words! Everyone hopes for friends who can lend a hand with babysitting, share clothes for special occasions, or offer a listening ear during tough times. Over the years, I’ve made it a point to surround myself with these kindhearted individuals. I’ve discovered that if you’re willing to look, kind people are everywhere. They provide me with a sense of stability that really lightens the load of being a mom, sister, daughter, and writer.
But what truly adds to my happiness are those friends who come across bizarre things, think of me, and send photographic proof. I’m fortunate to be married to someone who strolls through the city capturing strange sights just for me. He’s sent me snapshots of oversized stuffed animals in shop windows, individuals in outfits that scream cosplay, and even dogs dressed in wild attire.
I feel incredibly lucky to have friends who do this too. Over the years, I’ve received selfies from a friend preparing to celebrate her birthday with a dramatic bleach mustache, another friend who donned a Carmen Sandiego outfit just because I asked her to keep it low-key, a hilarious postcard of a grumpy old man scolding his grandkid, and countless images of animals in less-than-ideal bathroom situations.
Just the other day, a friend called me excitedly, saying, “Wait, I’m sending you a picture!” She loves scouring estate sales for quirky treasures, so I was eager to see what she found. Maybe a vintage typewriter or a funny sign? Nope! My screen lit up with a picture of a box of 1920s rectal dilators. While rummaging through someone’s basement, she stumbled upon a box with some rather phallic items. Upon discovering the box’s label, she quickly realized what she had picked up and laughed, immediately snapping a picture for me.
Sometimes these photos come with stories, and other times they’re just random texts with no context. That means I can never let my kids near my phone when it dings, but keeping my tech out of their sticky fingers is a small price to pay for these little bursts of joy.
That’s exactly what they are: essential little joys. Life is filled with stress, obligations, and a constant stream of overwhelming news and responsibilities. The pressures can weigh heavily, yet just when I’m feeling buried under it all, my phone vibrates. Then I see a quirky photo from a friend who understands my humor, and my laughter breaks the tension of the day. Those strange snapshots serve as a delightful distraction, reminding me of how lucky I am to have friends who know that these little messages mean more to me than soup when I’m feeling down or advice when I’m in a bind.
I hope I never run out of friends who keep me on my toes, sending little moments of joy my way when I least expect it.
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Summary
This article celebrates the joy that friends bring into our lives through unexpected, quirky photos and moments. It emphasizes the importance of surrounding ourselves with kind-hearted people who understand our sense of humor and provide little bursts of happiness amidst life’s stresses.