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>Subject: Fwd: hey, girlfriends!  
>Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 04:30:16 EST  
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Subject: hey, girlfriends!
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 17:15:45 -0000
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Something fun to read!
>
>  I WANT WHAT SHE'S HAVING
>
> >>>> I have a new delightful friend,
> > >  > I am most in awe of her.
> > >  > When we first met I was impressed,
> > >  > By her bizarre behavior.
> > >  >
> > >  > That day I had a date with friends,
> > >  > We met to have some lunch.
> > >  > Mae had come along with them,
> > >  > All in all ... a pleasant bunch.
> > >  >
> > >  > When the menus were presented,
> > >  > We ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups.
> > >  > Except for Mae who circumvented,
> > >  > And said, Ice Cream, please: two scoops.
> > >  >
> > >  > I was not sure my ears heard right,
> > >  > And the others were aghast.
> > >  > Along with heated apple pie,
> > >  > Mae added, completely unabashed.
> > >  >
> > >  > We tried to act quite nonchalant,
> > >  > As if people did this all the time.
> > >  > But when our orders were brought out,
> > >  > I did not enjoy mine.
> > >  >
> > >  > I could not take my eyes off Mae,
> > >  > As her pie a-la-mode went down.
> > >  > The other ladies showed dismay,
> > >  > They ate their lunches silently, and frowned.
> > >  >
> > >  > Well, the next time I went out to eat,
> > >  > I called and invited Mae.
> > >  > My lunch contained white tuna meat,
> > >  > She ordered a parfait.
> > >  >
> > >  > I smiled when her dish I viewed,
> > >  > And she asked if she amused me.
> > >  > I answered, Yes, you do,
> > >  > But also you confuse me.
> > >  >
> > >  > How come you order rich desserts,
> > >  > When I feel I must be sensible?
> > >  > She laughed and said, with wanton mirth,
> > >  > I am tasting all that's possible.
> > >  >
> > >  > I try to eat the food I need,
> > >  > And do the things I should.
> > >  > But life's so short, my friend, indeed,
> > >  > I hate missing out on something good.
> > >  >
> > >  > This year I realized how old I was,
> > >  > She grinned, I've not been this old before.
> > >  > So, before I die, I've got to try,
> > >  > Those things for years I had ignored.
> > >  >
> > >  > I've not smelled all the flowers yet,
> > >  > There's too many books I have not read.
> > >  > There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down,
> > >  > And kites to be flown overhead.
> > >  >
> > >  > There are many malls I have not shopped,
> > >  > I've not laughed at all the jokes.
> > >  > I've missed a lot of Broadway Hits,
> > >  > And potato chips and cokes.
> > >  >
> > >  > I want to wade again in water,
> > >  > And feel ocean spray upon my face.
> > >  > Sit in a country church once more,
> > >  > And thank God for It's grace.
> > >  >
> > >  > I want peanut butter every day,
> > >  > Spread on my morning toast.
> > >  > I want un-timed long-distance calls,
> > >  > To the folks I love the most.
> > >  >
> > >  > I've not cried at all the movies yet,
> > >  > Nor walked in the morning rain.
> > >  > I need to feel wind in my hair,
> > >  > I want to fall in love again.
> > >  >
> > >  > So, if I choose to have dessert,
> > >  > Instead of having dinner.
> > >  > Then should I die before night fall,
> > >  > I'd say I died a winner.
> > >  >
> > >  > Because I missed out on nothing,
> > >  > I filled my heart's desire.
> > >  > I had that final chocolate mousse,
> > >  > Before my life expired.
> > >  >
> > >  > With that, I called the waitress over,
> > >  > I've changed my mind, it seems.
> > >  > I said, I want what she is having,
> > >  > Only add some more whipped-cream!
> > >  >
> > >  > Here is a little something for you all!
> > >  > We need an annual Girlfriends Day!
> > >  > If you get this twice,
> > >  > then you have more than one girlfriend.
> > >  > Be happy.
> > >  >
> > >  > ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM MY GIRLFRIENDS
> > >  >
> > >  >  * Good times are even better when they're shared.
> > >  >  * A good long talk can cure almost anything.
> > >  >  * Everyone needs someone with whom to share their secrets.
> > >  >  * Listening is just as important as talking.
> > >  >  * An understanding friend is better than a therapist...
> > >  >    and cheaper too!
> > >  >  * Laughter makes the world a happier place.
> > >  >  * Friends are like wine; they get better with age.
> > >  >  * Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on.
> > >  >  * Great minds think alike, especially when they are female!
> > >  >  * When it comes to "bonding," females do it better.
> > >  >  * YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD FOR SLUMBER PARTIES!!!!
> > >  >  * Girls just want to have fun.
> > >  >  * It's important to make time to do "girl things."
> > >  >  * Calories don't count when you are having lunch
> > >  >    (or any other food) with your girlfriends.
> > >  >  * You can never have too many shoes.
> > >  >  * GEMS MAY BE PRECIOUS, BUT FRIENDSHIP IS PRICELESS!!!
> > >  >
> > >  >  PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR GIRLFRIENDS