Today I got to talk to a dear old friend of mine. In high school I became friends with a great guy named Frank. We were in band together (spare me the jokes) and became as close as friends could be with none of that get together stuff involved, We were friends just pure and simple friends. I could talk to him about anything. He knew my good, my bad, and my ugly and still loved me in spite of it all. I lost contact with Frank about 8 years ago. Not because of any ill will or drama but life just happened and contact slowly drifted away. There were many times that I would wonder about him and his family but never made the conscious effort to contact him. About a week ago I got a MySpace comment from his wife. It was a GREAT surprise to say the least....today I got to talk to them both. Can I tell you that I was tickled pink to know how happy they are together and that they have four perfect little children. He always did deserve the best and I am glad that he got it.
It's funny how memories coming flooding back after talking with someone.....memories that have been laying dormant in the back of my head for 8 years just waiting to pop back up. So Frank here's to you on your 33rd birthday. I remember how I would come by your house to pick you up and you would take FOREVER ironing your clothes. You always had the best cologne on. You were a smell good freak. You always knew how to listen and gave the best advice....I know I didn't always take it but I did cherish it. I remember giving you advice too and you definitely helped me to see a guys point of view when I was being a total girl. Remember the cheap soda. I can't believe you remembered that competition in "P". Remember driving in my old car and jamming to the likes of Shai and Dr. Dre and Snoop, and who could forget Boys to Men. Thanks for being the best guy friend that I could have had back then. For being you and never making anything awkward. You truly are the greatest. You can always tell a great life long friend when you haven't talked for years and when you finally do it seems like it was yesterday that you last hung out with them.
Happy 33rd my friend.....man your old :0)
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Frank says: It was great to catch up on the phone. You have those friends that you always think about and wonder how they're doing and you always cross my mind. Don't worry, I won't tell Donte that you had a huge crush on Garfield. Kym said that's the one she liked, too. It was so good talking to you, my dear friend. Hope to see you and the family soon. Oh yeah, don't be ashamed of your past - we band nerds rock! This one time, at band camp... :o)
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