Until March (736 hits)
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Submitted by Nicole <nakita963.at.yahoo.com> (View user info) at 2005-01-10 10:17:36 EST
Sunshine streamed through the Acapulco Sand colored blinds, staining the room an orangish red, eventually becoming bright enough to wake me from my alcohol and exhaustion induced sleep. The room was empty but I could hear people walking around downstairs. I trudged down the creaking steps to find a half dozen friends and acquaintances deep in slumber spread throughout the living and dining rooms while the host and his mother made breakfast in the kitchen.
I was torn. I wanted to stay around, wait for everyone else to wake up and enjoy the rest of the morning but I didn't think I could. I was flying out to Arizona the next morning and still had to pack, clean and winterize my house and basically prepare to live out of a suitcase for the next couple months. But first I had to say goodbye to a group of friends I had come to love dearly in the previous year.
I woke up a hairy beast of a friend I had promised I would say goodbye to and then walked outside with the host, shared a couple hugs and then got in my car to drive to the home of another friend, a place that had become my second home. Over the past year I had left innumerable clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, and pillows at her house. Now I was going to be leaving for good.
I slipped inside, trying not to disturb the sleeping beauties only to have her Chihuahua go nuts, barking and running everywhere before settling down for a nice belly-rub. When I made a move to gather up my stuff she started barking and whining again, demanding more attention, as if she knew this was going to last time she saw me for a while.
As I was hauling my junk out to the car my friend woke up so I gave my goodbye hugs to a half-asleep and hung-over bundle of blankets and then got in my car to make the 2.5 hour trek home. I had known I was going to be moving for many months and had managed to hold my emotions in check throughout all that time. I was going to miss my friends dearly, but I was going to happier with my new job and new location. I kept everything under control with only a few sniffles until I hit the interstate. I don't know what made me decide to put in a Cake CD, but that put me over the edge.
Friend is a four letter word
End is the only part of the word
That I heard
My chest began to tighten and my vision blurred. "NO! Not here. Wait until you get home. Just make it home. Only.... 2 more hours. Aahahaha. 2 hours, that's only the beginning" Somehow I did make it home without rear ending the car in front of me or breaking down bawling but as soon as I lugged all my crap inside, I poured a glass of wine from a half empty bottle that needed drunk or thrown out, sat down in the living room, stared out the window and finally allowed the tears to fall.
I made my flight, only forgetting to pack a dozen or so items. Most of the time, I'm fine, but occasionally the pain hits again and I have to force down that lump in the throat and brush away the tears starting to form in the corners of my eyes. Other than the flu, the stress, the new job, and moving, I'm doing fine, but I miss you guys terribly. Know that I love you and am anxiously awaiting our next meeting.
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Submitted by julie (user info) at 2005-01-10 16:31:20 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Very lovely writing. Good luck with, well, everything!
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2005-01-10 15:35:40 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Good luck with the new job/location/etc.
-Dave
Submitted by creep_firebombing (user info) at 2005-01-10 15:24:25 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Nicole3 (user info) at 2005-01-10 14:50:47 EST (#)
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It is permanent. I just have a trip planned to visit in March.
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 14:43:17 EST (#)
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Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-01-10 14:02:30 (#)
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ALL RIGHT I'M A STUPID BITCH, OK? ARE YOU SANCTIMONIOUS FUCKS HAPPY NOW?
yes i am. thank you.
Submitted by TheSpook (user info) at 2005-01-10 14:42:30 EST (#)
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Until March?
You talk as if this is for good.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-01-10 14:24:51 EST (#)
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see you in vegas!
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-01-10 14:02:30 EST (#)
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ALL RIGHT I'M A STUPID BITCH, OK? ARE YOU SANCTIMONIOUS FUCKS HAPPY NOW?
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 13:59:29 EST (#)
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here is the thing jeannee, i gave it a plus 2, empathized with the point of the post, and yes, made a smart ass sarcastic remark. How that makes me a moron is beyond me, however i can easily see where you are being a stupid bitch.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-01-10 13:18:45 EST (#)
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Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2005-01-10 12:03:01 (#)
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Jeannee, I'd like to introduce you to a little friend of ours called, "sarcasm."
You see, sometimes people say things they don't actually mean in jest. You know, to incite laughter. Something you're so inept at doing that it actually pains me.
Sarcasm. Know it. Love it. Use it.
This message brought to you by the Sarcasm Association of Iowa.
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Wicked burn, dude. You totally schooled me.
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 13:17:18 EST (#)
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i have never been to Iowa, but I AM a card carrying member of The Sarcasm Assosiation of Iowa.
look into it J.
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-01-10 12:50:12 EST (#)
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now I'm sad too
damn
Submitted by antluvdog (user info) at 2005-01-10 12:32:04 EST (#)
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VEGAS!!!
I miss you, Nicole.
Submitted by Loren1 (user info) at 2005-01-10 12:15:40 EST (#)
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Awww!! I was wondering where this post was.
I don't even talk about the move. It's easier to deny it. At least right now. xoxo
L
Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2005-01-10 12:03:01 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Jeannee, I'd like to introduce you to a little friend of ours called, "sarcasm."
You see, sometimes people say things they don't actually mean in jest. You know, to incite laughter. Something you're so inept at doing that it actually pains me.
Sarcasm. Know it. Love it. Use it.
This message brought to you by the Sarcasm Association of Iowa.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-01-10 11:53:40 EST (#)
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Everyone who corrected you on the "friend is a 4-letter word" thing is a moron.
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 11:30:58 EST (#)
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Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2005-01-10 11:03:23 (#)
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Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:22:54 (#)
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Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:20:59 (#)
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Friend is a four letter word
End is the only part of the word
That I heard
I count 5 actually and end is only 3.
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4 letter word a in a "bad word"
jeebus
***
Correct me if I'm wrong, but...
f r i e n d
1 2 3 4 5 6 <--
damnit, i am not awake yet. my smart-assery has fallen short.
Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2005-01-10 11:03:23 EST (#)
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Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:22:54 (#)
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Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:20:59 (#)
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Friend is a four letter word
End is the only part of the word
That I heard
I count 5 actually and end is only 3.
============
4 letter word a in a "bad word"
jeebus
***
Correct me if I'm wrong, but...
f r i e n d
1 2 3 4 5 6 <--
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:54:09 EST (#)
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There's a few of us out this way. Good luck with the new job and new place.
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:46:42 EST (#)
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Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:22:54 (#)
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Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:20:59 (#)
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Friend is a four letter word
End is the only part of the word
That I heard
I count 5 actually and end is only 3.
============
4 letter word a in a "bad word"
jeebus
spin another hit DJ Obvious, I was being a smartass
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:34:31 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Very nice.
Good luck to you in Phoenix.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:31:45 EST (#)
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what the hell man if they are comin at you , means they want somthin ,more better you look after them and care for them ,than they get on the street uh?
Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:22:54 EST (#)
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Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:20:59 (#)
Ranking: 0
Friend is a four letter word
End is the only part of the word
That I heard
I count 5 actually and end is only 3.
============
4 letter word a in a "bad word"
jeebus
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:22:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
i feel your pain though. almost everyday.
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2005-01-10 10:20:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Friend is a four letter word
End is the only part of the word
That I heard
I count 5 actually and end is only 3.