ENGAGED!!! (Not me.)

One of my oldest friend/tormentor/classmate/brother from childhood has gotten himself engaged to his awesome girlfriend. I was so excited when he called that I missed my exit on the freeway and just kept driving. I'm absolutely thrilled, but man, I am also a little freaked. This is a guy who I've known since I was born, who I played truth or dare with, fought, laughed , and grew up with. When we went on retreats, we were best friends for the first two days, and then wanted to kill each other the rest of the time. We all knew this was coming, and yet to hear him, and hear the happiness in his voice- wow. It's another reminder that our old gang is growing up and apart. But, I also know that underneath it all we will always be friends, and will always celebrate our joys together.

Excuse my sappiness. I've been thinking about friendship all week, and how lucky I am for all of mine, every single one.

So Congrats Timmy! Chicken Choo-woh is all growns up and getting married. We'll always have Santa Cruz.