"I'd rather have four quarters than 100 pennies."

I'd take a few honest, real friends over a hundred people-pleasing, fake friends any day. Last night I was just reminded of how blessed I am to have each one of those few, but real friends that I do have here. I was reminded why I am so picky in who I choose to be friends with. "I'd rather have four quarters than 100 pennies." Close friends mean much more to me than acquaintances. And last night, I was able to hang out with some of my favorite people here at school. We could be real and totally honest with each other, and still have a really awesome time! That means a lot to me because if I can't be real with them, they can't possibly know who I am. I know I can be real with these people. But not only can I be real with them, I also know they accept my imperfections. I see Jesus shown in the way they live because they stand up for what they believe in, even if that means offending the world. Jesus never followed the ways of the world. And quite frankly, I don't want to either. Genuine. That's who my friends are. They truly are like family :)