“In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” If I could find a quote for everything that relates life back to food, I’m going to find it. But, don’t they? Friendship makes hard days bearable, celebrations a little bit sweeter, and all the in between sprinkled with moments of joy. We weren’t created to be alone, and a friend who encourages, refines, and speaks truth to us is a gem.

During our Senior Shootout, I encouraged everyone to bring a friend! Especially when we are getting in front of the camera by ourselves, we need that reminder that we are perfect as is.