Today is this kid's birthday.
He's getting married next month and has pretty much fallen off the face of the earth. But I figured I'd be a pretty lousy friend if I didn't at least try to celebrate. I'll be eating a cupcake in his honor after dinner. Any excuse for a cupcake, right?
I'll admit that I wasn't quite ready to pull the plug and watch this decade-long friendship fade black. Our college years have been particularly riotous. Ryan would always juggle his social and academic calendar around to make sure we squeezed in a good laugh before calling it a day. He knew when to listen and when to tell me exactly what I didn't want to hear [read: the honest to goodness truth]. He could drive me plumb crazy and make me laugh 'til I cried -- usually at the same time.
However, I'm pleased as punch that he's found the right girl to marry. I've always known those two love-birds would end up together -- it was just meant to be. The first time I met his fiancee two years ago, I thought, "Of course he's crazy about you." She's perfect. A real doll.
So even though we're at a fork in the road and it's time to say goodbye to this phase of life, I'm happy that both of us are standing precisely where we ought to be. Life is good.
I'll admit that I wasn't quite ready to pull the plug and watch this decade-long friendship fade black. Our college years have been particularly riotous. Ryan would always juggle his social and academic calendar around to make sure we squeezed in a good laugh before calling it a day. He knew when to listen and when to tell me exactly what I didn't want to hear [read: the honest to goodness truth]. He could drive me plumb crazy and make me laugh 'til I cried -- usually at the same time.
However, I'm pleased as punch that he's found the right girl to marry. I've always known those two love-birds would end up together -- it was just meant to be. The first time I met his fiancee two years ago, I thought, "Of course he's crazy about you." She's perfect. A real doll.
So even though we're at a fork in the road and it's time to say goodbye to this phase of life, I'm happy that both of us are standing precisely where we ought to be. Life is good.
Have a happy birthday friend.
Sorry I swiped your picture.
Sorry I swiped your picture.
1 comment:
wow. i havent been checkin up on the blogs like i used to. i was looking through them when i saw my picture! i will admit it caught me off guard! thanks for the eulogy. i felt like i was dead and gone while reading it. we really do have a sweet friendship find a man that can be my friend and you be friends with halie! ok? you really are awesome!
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