Music and Friendship
There are nights I can't remember, with friends I'll never forget. ~ Toby Keith
Truer words have never been spoken when it comes to friendship. I'm not a huge country fan, but I like some country music - my mom made me listen to the aforementioned song becuase its about friends from college - who remained friends all through life, partied hard, don't remember some nights, but will never forget each other. The song struck a chord with me. Music has a tendency to do that. I have a handful of good friends that I made in college that I will be friends with forever - but I also have friends who I have met through artist's websites who I have struck a bond with, have partied with, and will be friends with forever. Erin is one of those people. She's the sister I never had growing up. We met over a David Cook story and his music, but then she introduced me to Jimmy, came up to Boston on her birthday last year - and we've truly bonded. There's nothing that I can't or won't ask that girl to do for me. We have so much in common outside of the music we share, and I just love her to death. Alabama Heather is the same way. She and I originally met on the fangirl thread on the dash, and she is my other sister who I can't imagine without in my life right now. I haven't met her yet, but will in October. She's been bugging me to come down to Alabama to spend a weekend with her and while I haven't been able to swing it, we'll be meeting up in October. And I'm excited. I truly believe people come into your life for a reason and whether they stay forever or just for a little while, they have an impact on you in some way.
Lisa and Heather - my girls from college. The three of us met randomly because we all lived in the same dorm, bonded over the course of a year, lived together for a year, and have become very close. Heather's getting married in September, and I'm very proud to stand up for her (Scared shitless out of my mind, but honored she asked me to). They are my partners in crime, and while they live relatively close, I don't see them as often as I'd like. Lisa I see a little more often then Heather. I'm just WAITING for Lisa to get engaged. And when she does, after the congratulations, they're going to get "its about damn time" from everyone. And we'll just all laugh it off because it's the truth., but will be exceedingly happy too.
And Brem. What to say about Brem. We have history. Lots of history. Friends first, dating in college, graduating college, him moving to Seattle, me visiting the PNW for the first time. Us dating again. Doing a long distance, cross country relationship. Traveling. Getting to drive cross country with him. Us breaking up once he got back here, and while that pissed me off and hurt me (I won't lie, it did), I almost think that it's better that we're not together. We do the best as friends, but did alright as boyfriend and girlfriend. I wouldn't trade any of the experiences I had with him for anything. There were so many cool things and so many things that he introduced me to - I still send him music for his birthday (he loves my musical taste and I have introduced him to a lot that he wouldn't have found on his own). I actually talked to him the other night - I found him on AIM and we caught up for a little while - I might get to see him Memorial Day weekend if it works out. He mentioned going to Rhode Island for the weekend, so I we may get together on his way back for lunch or something. We'll work it out.
It makes me wonder sometimes - what if I hadn't watched Idol and got invested in David Cook, what if I hadn't gone to Keene for college. I wouldn't have made the friends I have now - that I will likely be friends with forever. We may share some nights that we can't remember, but as long as we're together, we'll never forget each other. We'll share the ups and downs, laugh together, cry together, and celebrate. We'll grow in numbers, sure as we all get married and have families, but we'll never lose the good times we had together.
In other news - so excited for Kris and Adam on Idol - final 2! They both deserve it and at this point, I almost don't care who wins. I like them both, they're both going to have great careers, and they are good friends. And so are their families. Laura is coming to town next week and will be in town for the finale, so I'm going to Boston to watch it with her. I have next Friday off from work (hello 4-day weekend for Memorial Day) and am going to spend the day with her. She's another one who I met through an artist's website (Josh Groban), and I've brought her into the Chicago 9++ group. I haven't seen her in 3 years, but I know when I see her next week, it'll be like we saw each other yesterday.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Sarah