September 30, 2004

  • So my best friend is pregnant. Wow! I was totally speechless after she
    told me. And if you know me, you know that I am a talker. I couldn’t
    think of anything to say. I mean my friend isn’t even 23 yet! At least
    her parents are going to help her, but still it is a life-changing
    responsibility. The only thing I could do was ask some questions and
    just let her talk it out. She seems to be taking it very well. I think
    the hardest part right now is quitting smoking. Eek! Hey, my mom smoked
    when she was pregnant with me, and I turned out ok. I’m hoping that in
    the end this will really help my friend to grow up and be more
    responsible. Now you might be wondering why I’m all bent out of shape
    seeing as how there are tons of young single mothers out there. Well my
    friend has had one of the most crazy lives you could ever imagine, and
    while I don’t doubt that she’ll be a great mother I have my doubts
    about her support system and about the fact that life seems to throw
    her a curveball just when you think she’s on the straight and narrow.
    Well, I am almost out of time, so I will continue this exploration
    tomorrow.