Happy birthday, Jodi!

I've been thinking a lot about friendships lately. When I was younger, my friendships tended to spring up more due to circumstance rather than conscious effort. I find that as I get older, I'm pickier. Partly because my time is more valuable to me now, and I'm more aware of how I spend it, but mostly because I know more about myself and what I want. I'm drawn to people I admire, who inspire me to strive to improve myself. I'm also more confident of myself that I used to be; I would rather spend time with those who value my company and friendship as much as I value theirs.

I am lucky enough to have music partners who are also my friends. Which brings me to the main topic of today's Blathering, in celebration of Jodi's birthday. :-)

15 things I love about Jodi

Her amazing smile.

When Jodi decides on a particular goal, she pursues it wholeheartedly. when I first met Jodi, for example, she was unhappy with her job. A lot of people in her situation would complain but do nothing else, convinced there was no point. Over several years, I watched Jodi actively began exploring other options, learn what she needed to know, made career changes and became happier along the way.

Her appreciation of chocolate.

Her Web site, The Muse's Muse, the best songwriting resource online. I recently snooped around her site after not having visited for a while, and was blown away by the wealth of resources here.

When she dissolves into a gigglefit. It's infectious. :-)

Her marketing savvy. She's also incredibly organized.

Her voice. I could listen to her sing the phone book and be happy.

I can always count on her being there for me when it counts.

Her intellectual honesty.



Jodi and Rand. Can't recall what convention this was
taken at, but I love this photo.


She always looks fantastic without needing trendy accessories. (She's going to yell at me for saying that, but it's true...she looks better in a simple t-shirt and blue jeans than many women do in a zillion dollar designer suit)

Her passion for reading. Jodi and I share tastes in books, so are frequently lending books to each other.

The healthy relationship she seems to have with her husband. They each have their own independent interests and friends, but also value quality time together, have respect for each other.

Her technonerdgirl savvy.

Her appreciation of sushi.

Her passion for life. Jodi doesn't coast. She throws herself into her projects with enthusiasm, doesn't let fear of failure prevent her from making the attempt.

I realize at this point that I could easily expand this list, but Jodi would probably kill me. :-)

Happy birthday, Jodi!



Urban Tapestry.

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