Saturday, August 25, 2012

A Letter to Robin

I've been putting off this post for a while now...mostly because I couldn't even think of how to begin. I think it's finally time to write it.
 
Dear Robin,
 
I want to begin by saying that this is not a goodbye.
 
But, I've been putting this off for soo long because it's not simple. We have been best friends since 9th grade. 9th grade! We have seen each other through the best and worst of times, from heartbreaks to engagements. You have lived within driving distance to me since high school and now you're a plane ride away. It still hasn't sunk in.
 
So, instead of continued tears, I want to reminisce. It will help me keep you here and stop me from dwelling on the distance and permanence. This letter will be filled to the brim with happy memories to make you smile. (...be warned, most of these pictures are severely awkward beautiful pictures of us from high school)
 
Seeing Allison at your going away party reminded me of all of those years going to Enchanted Forest with our group. Remember that really hot guy that ran the chair lift that we all practically stalked? Yeah...looking back, not so attractive.

 
And who can forget all of those years at the barn?


 
 
Hanging out with our favorite teachers/nurse...

 
Prom!

 
Don't forget about dance class!


 
Country concerts! (and the car serenades that come with them)
 





 
Your boyfriend in coral shorts.
 
The Emotions Game
 
 
Other happy memories:










 





 
 


 
 



 
 Kevin misses you too
 
 
 
So, after you stop cringing smiling at all of those pictures from high school, store all of those happy memories in your head for when you need them. I'm missing you tons (already) and I'm doing the same.
 
 
I love you. See you soon for our weekly Skype chat! :-)
 
 

 Another chapter in the book
can't go back but you can look
And there we are on every page
Memories I'll always save
Up ahead on the open doors
Who knows what were heading towards?
I wish you love I wish you luck
For you the world just opens up

Totally just quoted a Miley song. I had a hard time with it due to the recent hair shenanigans...but, since they're fitting, I'll make one exception. ;-)

 

6 comments:

  1. This is so bittersweet! Thank heavens for Skype, right?
    just popped over from your guest post on Robin's blog :)

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    1. I know! Skype is saving my life :-) Thanks so much for reading!

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  2. wow! tears streaming down my face right meow :( this subject totally hits home, I meant my best friend Tony 7 years ago, we've ben thru everything and he moved out of province, so I totally get where your coming from, it suxs im not going to lie - but trust me when you guys see each other again in person, that will be the best feeling !!!

    found you over at robins blog, stop by and say hi
    adayinthelifeofmektt.blogspot.com -
    p.s nice layout :p

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  3. Ahhhh I am JUST seeing this!! I love you SO much and this post literally has my cheeks hurting from laughing so hard. Why are we do awkward?!? Hahaha that just makes me love us more :) you're right, I am only thinking happy things because nothing is ever going to change. You will never ever stop being my best friend. Even from a few thousand miles away <3 I LOVE YOU!!

    Ps this is robin attempting to comment from my phone sooo not see how this will show up haha

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    1. hahah I kept checking to see if you read it :-) Missing you love! P.s. Loving the pink house...

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