District Magazine February 2015 | Page 36

bff Diaries 20 years ago I met my best friend Roselyn, aka “Roz,” at the school lunch table. One day, I’m eating my lunch when I see this girl a few seats down, staring at me and imitating the way I’m eating (I guess I chew funny). I looked over at her and we instantly started laughing. From that day forward we became peanut butter and jelly. I have yet to meet another person who has been blessed with a million different talents as Roz. She inspires me to want to do everything. I’m happy to have faced them with her. Most people say blood is thicker than water, but anyone with a friendship like mine and Roz’s knows otherwise. I can’t imagine not having her by my side. The above picture is from her wedding day [September 30, 2013] where I helped her get dressed like the proud Maid of Honor I was. Here’s a little snippet of my wedding speech - “Of all the years Roselyn has done my hair and helped me get ready for big events, it was my honor dressing her as a bride today.” Roz and I have been through the best and not so best milestones in life, but I am blessed to call her my best friend today, tomorrow, and always! By, Janeen of OK Skinny 36