It's funny how life can get in the way of things and good friends can sometimes fall by the wayside. This age of myspace and facebook makes keeping in touch with friends easier, but what about those friends that don't use them or even have internet access? On Saturday I finally called one of my oldest and closest friends. I hadn't spoken to him since the fall and the wonderful thing about our friendship is that we are able to pick up from where we left off. Or maybe its sad since not much has changed. One of the bad things about working overnights is my friend works till 6 or 7 at night and does free lance jobs on the weekends. Considering my work schedule it's hard to connect. About once a week I would think about calling him, usually while on the way to work, but he deserves better than a quick call when I don't have time to talk (that is reserved for my ex). So we have plans to grab dinner and a movie next Sunday, I can't wait. Speaking of reconnecting, at the Grad chapter meeting last night it was great seeing Maria, she is such a sweetheart and due to her work schedule, she can't come around as much as she would like. Plus she is looking terrific, almost makes me want to switch teams...almost. lol. In other news, I'm sad that Tina can't make New Orleans next month, I was looking forward to seeing her.
I know I'm not the most mechanically inclined person, but I decided to go for a bike ride yesterday. I should say that I tried to go for a bike ride. I haven't rode (ridden??) my bike since I moved 4 years ago. I knew the tires were flat and I didn't think that would be a problem. My air compressor gave out after I got the rear tire inflated, so I took off the front tire, drove to a gas station and inflated it. Once I got home, I was getting excited. I put the tire on and was about to flip the bike upright when I heard a hissing sound. Needless to say the front tire is now flat. Today on my way to work, I'm going to buy a new inner tube. This should be interesting, I have never successfully replaced a tire tube, the last time I tried to patch a tire, I was a teenager and it was a mess. I hope things go better this time around. I don't want to feel like a total loser taking my tire into the bike shop and asking them to replace the tube, after all I am a guy, I should be able to do this.
Going through my email, I found this friendship email sent out my Matt, one of my closest friends. Considering he rarely forwards emails, it is kind of special and I think summarizes the type of friendship we have and they type of friendships I have with my closest friends.
Friendship
None of that Sissy Crap
Are you getting tired of those sissy 'friendship' poems that always sound good, But never actually come close to reality?
Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship.
You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card-
Just the stone cold truth of our friendship.
1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.
4. When you are scared -- I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7. When you are sick -- Stay the hell away from me until you are well . I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall ---- I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.
9. This is my oath.... I pledge it to the end.
'Why?' you may ask;
' because you are my friend '.
Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, But only you can feel the true warmth.
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