Sappy post -- with song lyrics no less.

"Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken / Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know you're wrong / Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance five-hour phone conversation / The best soy latte that you ever had . . . and me"

I love this song. I specifically love the line about "your best friend always sticking up for you." I've always wanted that. I've always wanted a man who was that for me -- who was so heartily dedicated to me that he'd defend me even when I'm wrong. Well, still looking... kinda.

I've always wanted that in a man, and here I've found it in one of my best friends. We were chatting on the phone and I thanked her for taking my side on the issue. She said "even if you WERE in the wrong... I'd still take your side." And all I could think was: YES! I finally got it! It's not the package I wanted in, but hey -- I got it.

Erin, you're my person. And my otter.