Small Town Friendship

It was the summer before I was going off to college; ever since I was in middle school, my best friend was Adam. We met at recess one day; he was nice enough to let me climb the monkey bars first. Ever since that day, we always hung out, all through high school and up to now. I was going off to the big city to pursue acting at a prestigious school in New York.

Adam had decided to stay in town and just work for a while until he decided what he wanted to do. We agreed that since I was moving away for school, then the summer before I left, we would spend as much of our time together as possible.

Adam and I would do lots of things together that summer; we went to the movies, went shopping at the mall, hung out at one of our houses, and watched movies, and ate dinner. We were almost inseparable. Adam did have to work part-time at the local movie theater, so we didn’t spend every second together but close enough.

My birthday was also at the end of summer, so Adam told me that he wanted to throw me a birthday bash before I left. I didn’t want him to go through all the trouble, but he insisted. Since we lived in a small town, he decided to invite our whole graduating class; it was pretty small; only about 20 students graduated this year. Adam had also asked his manager at the movie theater if he could use the space after hours to throw my party; the manager was friendly enough to agree because he knew how responsible Adam was.

The night of my party, Adam decided to come and pick me up and bring me to the movie theater. It was a lovely night filled with stars in the sky, and a cool breeze swept through the town. I had decided to get semi-dressed up and wore a cute black cocktail dress that I had bought from a local boutique. It wasn’t too expensive, but my parents decided to gift it to me as an early birthday present.

When we got to the movie theater, it was filled with twinkling lights that were lined all over the theater. Adam had purchased refreshments and snacks from the local grocery store and had them laid out in big party bowls. It was lovely, definitely the best birthday I had ever had. Most of our school friends filled the theater’s lobby while some were in the theater rooms watching the latest releases. It was so lovely to be surrounded by friends and to have a good time chatting with people.

We were at the theater pretty late; after talking to multiple people, eating the snacks, and watching a movie or two for free, it was time to close up shop and have Adam drive me home. I had helped him clean up since it was slightly messy, and then we locked up and drove back to my house. When we got to my driveway, Adam parked the car and turned to look at me.

“I have something for you,” he said.

“Adam,” I replied, “You have done enough for me by throwing the party.”

“I saw this in a store window and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to buy it for you,” he said, smiling.

He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a small box. As he handed it to me, I wondered what could be inside such a small box. I slowly unwrapped it to discover a necklace with a dainty chain, with a centerpiece of a small heart sterling silver pendant. The inscription on the box read, “True friends are never apart. maybe in distance but never in heart!” It was the most precious gift I have ever received. I loved the heartfelt saying attached. I started to cry; it was such a simple necklace with a significant meaning behind it.

“Are you ok?” Adam asked.

“Yes,” I replied, “This is the perfect gift. The necklace is going to be the best keepsake for me to remember you by, but it must have cost you a fortune.”

“It was actually a very budget-friendly necklace, so don’t you dare feel bad about accepting this. Ok?” he said.

“Ok,” I said, smiling. “Thank you so much for this thoughtful gift; I really appreciate it.”

Adam smiled as I hugged him; he was so happy that I loved his gift. I immediately asked him to help me put it on. I loved it so much I could never bring myself to take it off. It paired with everything I owned, and the necklace had so much sentimental value to me. Adam had no idea how much this small gesture means to me. Every time I would look at it in the mirror or would touch the cold metal in class, I would think of him and all the good times we had together.

After the summer ended, I went to college, but I never stopped thinking about Adam and the necklace even while I was away. I could never really concentrate on school and learning; my mind always drifted back to my small town and the amazing boy I left behind there. I tried to make it in the acting world after school ended, but I could never really catch a break. So, I ended up moving back to my small town. I ran into Adam a few months later, and the rest is history.

We re-connected and eventually got married and started a family. He had changed my life by giving me that necklace. To this day, I still wear the necklace. It reminds me not only of the girl I was but the girl I became. I am very thankful to Adam. If he didn’t give me that necklace, then my life could have taken a different turn, but instead of getting fame and fortune, I was taught how important love is in your life, and I got my lesson in the form of a beautiful necklace.

Have you ever been shopping for a gift for your best friend but not sure where to start?

When it comes to gift-giving, it is better to speak from your heart and give something that represents your relationship because that will mean more to that person in the long run.

That is why at Friendly Vibe we created our lovely silver necklaces, the perfect gift to showcase your relationship.

This is the ideal gift for a friend, a family member, anyone you really want to show how much the relationship means to you.

Friendship

The word “friendship” is a broad term. It doesn’t necessarily mean someone you hang out with at school or work; it can also be a sister or even a cousin. The dictionary defines friendship as a combination of loyalty, affection, respect, and trust between two people.

It states that true friendship is when someone truly knows who you are inside and out and tries to help you in a crisis.

Knowing exactly what true friendship means, if there is someone in your life that encompasses all of these qualities, Friendly Vibe's necklaces are the perfect gifts.

It will be the best sentimental value piece that they have in their collection, and most likely, if this is the case, they will never want to take off this necklace. 

Simplicity is Key

The beauty of the Friendly Vibe necklaces is how simplistic they are. The word “simplistic” means something that is easy to understand or natural. Simplicity is the absence of pretentiousness, flashiness, or pompousness.

So if someone in your life is a minimalist or just loves dainty things, then this is for them.

It is the perfect necklace for everyday wear, and it will go with anything you have in your closet. Even though it is a simple necklace, it has a tremendous sentimental meaning behind it.

This necklace is made for someone who loves symbolic and memorable jewelry. Not only is it dainty, feminine, and simplistic, but the meaning behind the necklace is what makes it the best gift you could ever give someone you genuinely care about. 

The Heart Necklace

The heart symbolizes multiple things; the first and most popular, of course, is the meaning of love and affection for your family, romantic interest, or friends. The heart is often referred to as the gateway to emotions, so it is often tied to affection.

Giving this necklace to someone special in your life will surely trigger them to feel the sentimental value of this piece, and because of that, they will never let it go.

Happiness

As you gift this necklace to that special someone, not only will it provide all of the things previously listed, but also increase that person’s happiness.

The term “happiness” refers to the context of emotional and mental states. It is a positive and content feeling when you are happy.

So let’s say, for example, that your friend is sad; giving them this gift will cheer them up and make them feel satisfied. Let’s face it, making someone smile makes us feel warm and happy inside ourselves, so who wouldn’t want to increase someone’s happiness? 

Friendship necklaces are a staple to any friendship, and your friendship is no exception.

This is the ideal gift for a friend, a family member, anyone you really want to show how much the relationship means to you.

Plus, it is a budget-friendly necklace that looks very quality like you could have gotten it at a high-end jewelry store, so this is the perfect addition to any friendship.