Ok so I'm not a mom at all, but that feeling of pride in someone else? Just reminds me of a proud mom, like "LOOK AT WHAT HE DID, OH MY GOSH, HE'S SO AMAZING." Anywho. I feel like a proud mom right now. My best friend has been down on his luck lately. He lost his girlfriend, then his job, his house, and his car. I've been encouraging him as much as I possibly can while also telling him to relax and let things come to him. He's staying with a couple of our friends right now. They've been letting him drive one of their cars for now. But he still didn't have a job. He applied so many places and kept getting shot down. Its been about 4 months since he lost his job. He's been so stressed out about it and this morning he calls me. "I had an interview this morning," he said. I said "Oh? how'd it go?" I could hear his voice just dripping with excitement. Then he yelled "I START ON WEDNESDAY." I yelled back "That's fantastic!! Congratulations!!!" He then tells me "I told my roommates because they were standing next to me when I got the call...they weren't near as excited as you...thank you for being my best friend. You've been so supportive and so encouraging. You've been there for me the past few months like no one else has. Thank you. I wanted to make sure I told you as soon as possible because I know you've been rooting for me. I gotta call my mom and tell her too but I wanted to tell you first." I said "You're welcome. Congrats again. Proud of you. Go call your mom!" And I just...I feel like a proud mom. Like, I'm so proud of him and I want the best for him. I'm excited for him! Just felt like sharing somewhere.