Charming

Charm- n. a power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty

On a scale from one to charming, I would rate at a two, or perhaps lower. There is no need to go into details, because this post (for once) is not about myself. But I do know seven ladies who go above and beyond the charming scale. They are the epitome of charming. Anyone would be lucky to know them, and I myself am very lucky.

Stephenie

Oh how I love Stephie! Stephenie watches out for others all the time, and I doubt she ever even thinks of herself. Everyone trusts Stephenie and she probably knows everyone's deepest, darkest secrets. It's a huge burden, but she never complains. She probably just got that fern to tell her its life story.

Megan

Megan is easily one of the most likable people I have ever met. Not to mention that she is also one of the most beautiful people I have ever met. Megan is always sincere. She gives sincere compliments and she never laughs half-heartedly. If it's worth laughing about you can bet it will be a genuine Megan laugh. No one could ever doubt where Megan stands on an issue because she will either tell them or she has told them already. She always sticks to her guns. Or do her guns stick to her?

Wendy

As this picture depicts, Wendy is much like Julie Andrews on Sound of Music; spreading joy and music to the metaphorical Von Trapp children of the world. How's that for a metaphor? Wendy makes everyone feel important and she wants everyone to feel happy. I don't think I've witnessed Wendy without a smile on her face.

Caitlyn

Before I knew Caitlyn, I just wanted to be her friend. That sounds creepy, but I noticed how charming Caitlyn was in high school when I started seeing her at various music functions. I didn't meet her until college though, and guess what? We're friends. So not so creepy after all! (Well maybe a little.) Caitlyn is spunky and quirky and dare I say groovy? She listens to the best music, reads the best books, and wears whatever she thinks is cool. (i.e. Her signature bracelet that just so happens to be a fork bent around her wrist). Whatever Caitlyn deems as cool really is cool. She's also incredibly compassionate and a good and true friend.

Anna

I've know Anna for a very long time, and I can't recall a time when I didn't admire her. Her family calls her Princess Anna, and it suits her. I have never heard Anna say a rude word to or about anyone. Ever. Anyone who knows Anna loves her instantly, and they don't just like her, they love her.

Lora

This is Lora, and she is classy. Notice the picture of her in a perfect outfit in Europe. All classy people go to Europe. Well, a lot of not-so-classy people go to Europe...but Lora is classy and she went to Europe. Lora has been one of my greatest friends since we were just wee lasses in kindergarten, and I plan on keeping her around. She's always good for a witty comment, a great suggestion for a book, or a trip to the movies. I think everyone needs a friend like Lora.

Marisa

Marisa is gorgeous inside and out as is apparent from this picture of her and her little sister. I think the best word to describe Marisa is: love. She sincerely loves everyone and everything. Marisa's laugh is infectious. She makes people feel good about themselves and people draw close to her because of it.

"Do you know the difference between a beautiful woman and a charming one? A beauty is a woman you notice, a charmer is one who notices you." -Adlai E. Stevenson

Oh, and these boys are charming too, but that's an entirely different post.