my parents arrived on the 27th. matt and i left for new york on the 30th. my parents left on the 2nd. rebecca arrived on the 3rd. rebecca left yesterday. matt is at the airport right now picking up gg.
it's been one continuous party. some way to bring in my third decade.
rebecca (a.k.a. 'the surprise') came without any of her men. a first for her. we talked and laughed. walked and dreamed. i was reminded why i love rebecca so much, and why, when i lived near her i spent so much of my time with her. funny thing is, i don't know if there is two more opposite people in the world.
she's a rail. blond with blue eys. she's funky and spontaneous and relaxed. need i go into details of what i am? easily said, the opposite of that. she's a vegetarian (who eats meat when she goes out), she cares about what the third ingredient listed in her lotion is. she lived without electricity - by choice and drinks a pot of coffee a day (i kid you not).
and yet, despite the apparent differences, one night, i was telling matt just how much i love her. just how much i enjoy her. bottom line, i like who i am when she's around. matt agreed, saying he liked her FOR me. we may seem like opposites, but we are heart friends. ease and understanding abound.
as with everything it seems, the good was mixed with the bad in that we had to say goodbye. coming back the reality that we live 2300 miles away from each other now. maybe someday we'll live near each other again.
but i'm thankful for the reminder. thankful for the time. thankful for her, and her coming to be with me on my birthday.
3 comments:
i love your words: "i like who i am when she's around."
(it doesn't matter how different or similar two people are from each other, it's the unique combination of those two people, the things they bring out in each other that may stay underground without that person drawing those things out, unlike any other combination in the world, that makes the relationship beautiful. so glad you have a rebecca in your life!)
What a beautiful tribute to your friend! I'm so glad you've been able to fully celebrate 30!! Hope you enjoy the continuing celebration!! How bad is it? A girlfriend and I are throwing a 13 going on 30 party to celebrate her last day in the 20's and my last year... ugh!! at least we'll celebrate in style! : )
dearest friend,
the cords that bind us together can not be easily broken...
thank you for the light and truth you bring into my world.
ps. i love how easy it is to laugh along side you....i miss that. can't wait to see you again in june.
r
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