Saying Farewell To The Best of Friends
Today started kind of slow, I tried to get a bit more sleep because of the late nights I have been pulling. The sun was nice enough to wake me, and I decided to get out in the afternoon to work out and visit my grandmother. I'm going to miss rollerblading here. The weather has been perfect for it, nice sunny days, and a cool 14 degrees C.The work out was cut short, my parents made it into town and we just talked a little bit. I headed out right after for a get together hosted by my friends from Waterloo. They are really the best group of friends I have ever known. I was a floater most of my life between groups of friends. This group I feel like I belong in. It has been establish for quite some time, probaby over 7 years now. There is a strong bond between the people and a level of comfort that you can only find with a close group of friends.
The food tonight felt like I was at a wedding dinner. Coral picked the location because her mother insisted that she take her friends there some time. I was overwhelmed that 20 people came out to see me. I did not know I had so many close friends, we are usually so scattered these days.
The comic relief for the night was Andrew. He's a great guy, so I won't elaborate but he was a good man for taking my jokes. His new girl friend was looking for revenge though. I'd better hide my camera from her.
There is so much history in our group, I will really miss them. I recieved a lot of stories tonight about what I need to be aware of in Hong Kong. I left with a touch of fear. I'm use to an environment where I can be so open and helpful. My friends have always been around and they've been so dependable and honest. Even after I got home Mary called me, and repeated many of the same warnings. I'm a little afraid I will be cheated when I get to Hong Kong.
Time to get some sleep. I have another full day tomorrow. I wonder when I will ever find time to pack? But, tonight was well worth it. I can not thank my friends enough. I hope they all visit me.
posted by Tempest7 @ 13:54
1 Comments:
I totally agree with your sentiments regarding this group of friends. I met Coral, Gene, and Aaron in summer 2000 and the rest of the group during the fall or following months..including you! Although I'm never around much (and being the only non UW person) everyone has never forgotten to include me and have always made me feel welcome. Each one of them in their own way has been there to support me and help me. Just like you I've always considered myself a floater (still am!!) and I take pride in that. But I'm blessed to have the UW group my standing pillar! I WUV YOU GUYS! LOL!
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