I have to write a post about my friend Chi-Chi. She is one of the world's greatest people and I get to live on the same block with her. Sadly, I think the two of us even out the good/evil ratio by living in such close proximity.....but I digress.
She brings soup when you are sick. Who does that any more? Nuns and Chi-Chi
She writes a card when you are down. And not the smart-ass kind either.
She once put a gift certificate to Starbucks in my mailbox because I was having a rough week. Jealous? Of course you are. Simmer in it baby because it's about to get worse.
Yesterday I was in a pickle because I had a business meeting that I was contemplating having to take Princess MiMi to because I couldn't get a sitter. Chi-Chi stops by to ask if I want anything from Starbucks and when she hears about this insists that she watch the kid while I'm out......she stopped by to find out if I WANTED ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS and ends up WATCHING MY KID for two hours. God help me, I love her.
You know, I don't deserve her friendship. I am kind of hard to take sometimes (no, no, please stop nodding shaking your head) but she is sweet to me still. Chi-Chi, I love you and if I end up with half the friendship skills you have it will be through your divine (and probably life-long) influence.
Thank you for the rather "embellished" compliments. I forgot about the soup, I am pretty nice, huh? I love you and know you would do the same for me. I repeat, I know you would do the same for me. :)Your friend forever and beyond, ChiChi
Posted by: Lady by the Creek | September 14, 2007 at 08:29 AM
Okay...this is scary! I posted about my friends today too. Are we channeling each other?? ;)
You are lucky to have Chi-Chi. I have someone like that too, who always bails me out with her perfect timing. Honestly, I don't know what she sees in me or why she is my friend...but I don't know what I'd do without her.
Posted by: Lisa@Take90West | September 14, 2007 at 08:32 AM
Full disclosure time: there was not one word of embellishment in that entire post (I really am evil).
Posted by: Jenny from Chicago | September 14, 2007 at 08:35 AM
I love friends like Chi-Chi!!
Thanks for you nice comments on my blog. Good to "meet" you.
Posted by: janjanmom | September 14, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Can I buy her? How much? PULEEASE share her. We all need friends like that.
Posted by: Christie | September 14, 2007 at 10:44 AM
I am here to concur. Chi Chi really is that great! Lucky me, I get to have her as my friend too. Yeah Me!
Chi Chi and Jenny from Chicago I love you both!
Posted by: New Diva on the Blog | September 14, 2007 at 01:12 PM
Chi-Chi sounds like a great friend and person. You can't find many people out there that loving. You are a lucky girl.
Posted by: peepnroosmom | September 14, 2007 at 01:17 PM
I never had a friend like Chi-Chi ... treasure her.
Posted by: Paul Champagne | September 14, 2007 at 01:22 PM
I've had a tough week in the neighbor/friends arena. No details, just assume it was ugly. Chi-Chi, chased by children and all the other Divas on the block are everything one could only dream about as far as supportive friends go when things go wrong. I love you ladies!!!
Posted by: invisible neighbor | September 14, 2007 at 03:16 PM
Friendship is one of God's greatest gifts. You can never, never have too many friends. Of course, all of them won't turn out to be the wonderful, special friend that is described here, but they will all add to your life.
My very best friend, who I consider closer than my sisters, started out over 20 yrs. ago as just someone who was convenient to go out to lunch with because we worked close-by. Frankly, I didn't know her very well, but she didn't seem like a very interesting person. Certainly, not a good match for my witty self! Boy, was I wrong, and I would have missed so much if I hadn't gotten to know her. She is, by far, the MOST interesting, funny friend I have ever had. She can crack me up by just telling me the plot of a TV show. And, she loves me just the way I am -- even at my worst.
May all of you who read this be blessed with many, many friends, and at least one like my friend, Linda.
Look around you -- a "Linda" may be hanging around close-by just waiting to be your friend.
Posted by: Hoosier Mama | September 14, 2007 at 05:33 PM
What a great friend! Sounds like you owe her big time.
Posted by: Daddy Forever | September 14, 2007 at 08:50 PM
That's it. I'm moving to your neighborhood.
Posted by: Beth F. | September 14, 2007 at 10:35 PM
I have a friend who's great like that -- she moved four hours away this year. I miss her!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
Posted by: Teryn | September 15, 2007 at 12:12 PM
I think I love Chi Chi. She's clearly mastered friendship. Right on...what a cool tribute to her, too. Beautifully said.
Posted by: Ann | September 15, 2007 at 03:17 PM
I would still like to win this competition. It's a competition right, and I can still win?!
I'm sending you a virtual gift card to a virtual adult bookstore. Did Chi Chi do that? I think not ;)
Posted by: my minivan is faster than yours | September 16, 2007 at 12:28 AM