Tick Tock

Yesterday was my best friend's birthday. Her mom and I planned a cute little surprise for her. We drove for about 2 hours to get to where she lives and we arrived to the biggest smile on her face. She was in her pj's planning on doing nothing for her birthday. I hugged her so tightly breathing in her sweet scent so I couldn't forget what she smelled like. We spent the day together as a family. We went skating and ate the cake her older sister had brought her inside a Mcdonalds. Even though we were at a greasy fast food restaurant and sitting in a crowded booth, I feel that it was perfect. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way, and neither would she. Sadly the night had to end because her mom had to wake up early. It was already 11 at night and we had a 2 hour drive to get home. In the moment of giving her big hugs and telling her how much we love her she broke down in tears wishing that we could stay a little longer.

It got me thinking about how time flies by so quickly. I feel that the only time that time moves slow is when you're waiting. When I was younger I couldn't wait for my birthday to come up, now I want to stay as young as possible. Back when a 5 dollar bill made me feel like a big shot and I thought that a dime was just as valuable as a quarter. Things have changed so quickly yet so slowly. I used to have all the time in the world to do whatever I wanted and I did nothing with it. I took that precious time for granted which I regret. Now I can barely find the time to see my friends and family. I've grown so distant which makes me sad but also grateful of the time that we did spend together. I've learned to cherish the little things in my life. Those moments that make you smile every time you think about them. Those times that you laughed until your tummy hurt with the people that you loved. Those moments that were only perfect for a second, but that second was long enough to be engraved into your mind.