The month of January belongs to the person who inspired a lot of things in my life. She inspired me to do my Cyclone project early. She has inspired me to do crazy things in my life. I mean she even inspired me writing a blog. She has one that celebrates her and her nephews. When I started writing all of those years ago I never thought I would still be doing it all of these years later.
It's all thanks to the marvelous Nikki Day!
Nikki Day is one of those rare work friends that even after you quit the job and never return, you still are friends with her! Work friends usually don't do that. Yes, they do hang out with you before and after work, and yes we are super close while you are working there. It almost never stays that way after one of you leaves. This awesome lady didn't let that happen. Nikki and I actually met at a work event 10 years ago in 2011. We did the Buddy's Walk for Cancer with our hotel company that we worked for. The next few years were spent talking to each other over the phone about how our nights were going across the street. Then led to cross training at each other's hotels, and the working together almost none stop because we were the best team those hotels have ever seen! We were always laughing but we always got the job done and done well!
We hung out together after work a lot. Our first outing was when we went to see the movie Pitch Perfect together. That whole movie has been an inside joke ever since.
Our friendship got kicked up to high gear in 2013. Nikki asked me if I wanted to go to CMA Fest with her. She had told me how awesome it was, and how you can meet all of the country music stars. It sounded like fun and she knew I love country music. So, I said yes. Not only did I say yes to going to a week long vacation with who I didn't know super, super well, but I didn't help plan any of it. I let her take the wheel and just went with it. If you know me.... I don't do that super well. I have gotten better over the years but when it comes to trips and things I like to be in control. We had a blast! We got to meet so many people, and got to see so many live performances. We ate so much good food! However, we had some bumps on the way. Nikki booked for one night earlier at the hotel, and our week long reservation was totally canceled. However, that was more the hotel's fault than Nikki's, they never called us or anything to see if we were coming. So, we had to book a hotel room for one night, and had to find other hotel rooms for the rest of the week! It's one of the best trips I have ever been on.
Nikki is my adventure buddy! We are always planning trips and going places. Even if it's not out of town, if it's a new place to eat she is always down to go! She will do the craziest of things with the little amount of planning and notice. However, she is also laid back and down to earth. She is super easy to talk to and you can tell her literally anything with no judgment. It's hard to find a friend like that. She will also call you on your crap too. Like if I am not being bold enough in parts of my life. Or if I'm scared to do something. She always like to point out the craziest things I have done in my life and then ask me "why can't you talk to this boy?! You went skydiving how can you not talk to a boy. He's just a boy just talk to him!". I can't explain it to you why I can't talk to a boy but it always baffles her.
She doesn't like having bad days, and with her there are few! I remember one day at work, the one time both of us were having off days. Never happened before. We weren't mad at each other but it wasn't a good day. We didn't really talk to do anything other than count down the hours until we could go home. The night was dragging on and we could not figure out how to get our of the rut. A guest called down needing something for the room and Nikki said she would go and get them. It got to the point where I thought she was gone for way too long and I was scared that something had happened. Right at that point the woman comes down dressed as Santa! In the middle of summer!
I think everyone needs a courageous, funny, and beautiful friend like Nikki Day! She is honest and she will tell you the truth and won't tell you in a demeaning way. She can always bring a smile to your face and encourage you no matter what is going on! She is such a strong human being and an inspiration! All the world needs a Nikki Day and I am glad God put her into mine.
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