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THIS week I was lucky enough to be a guest at a wedding of an old school friend in the beautiful city of Prague.
It is a wonderful, magical city and the wedding day was one of those days that you will never forget. Memories were created that will last forever. The stunning bride is from Prague and the handsome groom like myself is a Galwegian.
I love to see different nationalities join together and cultures marry, there are two of my siblings wed to non-Irish and I think that the American and Italian in-laws add hugely to our family dynamic.
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One of the most enjoyable aspects of the weekend was catching up with old friends, some that I haven’t seen in years. Friendship really is a magnificent part of life and friends really are as important as family. This weekend was like as though time stood still for many of us and we just picked up where we left off.
There was no awkwardness, no superficial behaviour, no forced chats, just good old banter. The laughter was bellyaching and on more than one occasion the tears streamed down my face.
Hearing our life experiences and recounting our youth was better than any movie and if it were a movie I’ve no doubt there would have been parts that an audience would not have believed.
Through life, you make friends that will carry you though good and bad times and this is very important. True friendship stands the test of time and is a wonderful gift.
I guess with the age we live in with social media, it is easier to stay in touch and distance is no longer an obstacle. Sometimes however I do miss receiving a handwritten letter from friends from various parts of the globe and I still have many of them I relished in getting over the years.
New friendships are equally as important as old, so never be afraid to make new friends.
As important as a good friendship is, it is also vital to weed out those who are not true friends. Be a little brutal and drop those people who suck the life out of you. Friendship should never be hard work, as I said it is a gift so cherish it.
Surround yourself with people you love and people who love you equally. Be it to give or receive advice – or in some cases a kick up the backside – there are some things that only a friend can give.
Today if there is someone that you haven’t contacted in a while, someone you have been meaning to phone or message, do it.
Life is short and God knows with all of the tragedies that are happening all over the world, wouldn’t it be lovely to reconnect with someone? There are many who would love the opportunity but left it too late…
Do it now!
Until next week,
Orlagh x
