The Original Four...

This, is a horrible picture of the 3 other couples we've become great friends with since getting married and starting in our ward here. We love these people.

Sometimes I get really nervous that we've peaked socially since we all get along so well and have the most amazing conversations. We talk about everything, stupid things, serious things, social things, important things, pointless things... and we debate and argue. 3 are medical students, 2 are teachers, 1 is a pharmacist, 1 is a legal secretary (with a teaching background) and I'm a social worker. We're all young and hopeful and think we know what's best for the world. We all share a similar-ish background and religious beliefs that flavor our conversations, but can have very different opinions. Sometimes we agree on topics, and sometimes we don't, but if we don't, we debate it. Nobody (as far as I know) gets offended if they're not agreed with and we're all willing to share our honest opinion and listen to opposing opinions. It's beautiful. Dan and I frequently will go to someone's apartment or have people over to our place intending to only stay for an hour or two and then find ourselves leaving 4 or 5 hours later.

Things are changing this next year, people leaving, coming back, leaving later. Ugh change, it drives me nuts. Just when I think I've gotten into the groove, life slams me right back into my place. But I love these guys, and we're so grateful that we've been able to make such great friends here in the city.