A Few Words To My Friends

Noget Orde Til Mine Vennen

Qualche Parole Agli Miei Amici

To My Friends ..
Without Whom This Page Wouldn't Exist (lol-j/k)

Is tusa an duine is ailí, cothaithú a casadh riahm orm.
An lá a rugadh thú, shil na haingil deora áthais.
Tá tú chomh hálainn le moínéar na Bealtaíne.
Tá do ghuth conúil le ceol.
Ach táim fé dhraíocht ag do shúile!

Wm. Matthew:
We've known each other since I got booted from college and yet ... I feel like I've known you forever. You're not just a friend .. but you're someone I can share my thoughts with, my feelings with, and my beliefs with. I know that it's hard to do what you have to instead of what you want to .. that's just the way life works. You know that you can ALWAYS count on me to be there when you need me. (You are the Key Master)
"Hey! (name withheld)! I got 2 HUGS .. I got 2 HUGS!!!" (*giggle*). Hmm .. does it really matter if she's sedated or not though? After all .. trying to shop in Bloomingdale's with someone who's half passed out is no fun (ROFLMAO!!!)
I've missed all the chats over coffee that we had .. not too mention all the *laffs* and the DownTown and such. Beltane (99) .. *sigh* .. it's been a long time.
But now I know that things will finally turn out alright in the end. I've got you to hold my hand through all the days of our lives. Let's just stay away from ALL elephants! Looking forward to may science experiments

Anders:
Anders, du er min bedste (og smadder søde) ven og jeg elsker dig! Can you believe that we've only known each other for just about 9 years! Hard to believe it I know. I feel like I've known you much longer than that! Thanx for being there for me when I needed you most. Thanx for the good times, the late night-over the phone-bed jumps-raves and songs. Thanx for all the love, support, and advice that you've given me. To Quote You: "I'm glad that our paths crossed".
Computers catching fire, lost wallets, Vivacious Momento, "Brother in Arms" (u still owe me a dance - as long as I'm wearing high heels!), "Fire Starter", Plattsburgh 98, NY Pizza .. sorry it was closed!, funny-looking blue candy, long letters and poetry, little tokens of a very special friendship, relaxing or jumping on the LetsTalk couch, going completely InSaNe %-), looking out for each other, all of us running for cover when that rain storm hit, the drive from Århus to Købehaven. You're a very special person, don't let anyone tell you different; and never think otherwise of yourself (don't make me come to DK and kick your tush!!! - lol) Der er mange der ikke tror på rigtigt venskab over IRC, jeg ved nu er det kan lade sig gøre! DK 2001, København tour by sunrise, "Is the old lady home?", Waking up Carsten & Christina, The Little Mermaid & jellyfish (LOL)
Hey Anders .... I'll still whoop your tush in rollerblading when we're 90! SO *PPPPPPPPPLLLLL* ;p
We've been through tears and smiles, and all along the way I had you .. my best friend .. to stand beside me. Jeg savner dig!

Melllllie-grrrrrrl:
Platts - parents w-end ... shrimp anyone? NO THANK YOU!!! Bartels & pizza, spitting contests on the way for a ciggy break (what were we thinking!!!) You got sick, & I got kicked ... but DAMN what a ride!
Back to OC we go .... and all the fun we had ... pool hall days, THE dinner w/Georgie K & the blackberry brandy & writing letters to DK (Did I really write that?!?! PLEASE tell me I didn't!!!)
Weird how things come full circle huh? Some things change .. some stay the same. We've grown a lot together. Funny how we only met just before you started college. You'd almost think we grew up together. Hey .. for my 30th B-Day we DID all melt together (LMAO)

Matt F:
Wow .. it sure has been a long time since Spring semester 95! I'm so glad that I've got a friend like you along for this odd journey we call life. "Lisa .. I'm gay." "Matt, I know". Through good times, bad times, shopping trips, and horrid x-boyfriends. You will forever be the husband I won playing a hot game of twister all those years ago. You are the Will to my Grace.

NYPD JR:
It's weird how small the world really is when you think about it. Same place, same people, never met. So, u think my cinematic education is lacking? I bet there are a few movies YOU haven't seen that I think is a lack of ed-you-ma-kay-sion!
Thanks for the metophoric ass-kicking (Dec 05). I really needed it!

Kim:
Woooohoooo .. gotta love those *nosekisses* Thanx for those virtual postcards .. du er smadder søde (du ved det .. ja?)Keep that snail mail exchange going .. and, as always .. I love getting letters from you, even though it makes me miss talking to you ... BTW .. THAT CALENDAR ... OOOO-LA-LA!!!

Le mie cugine italiane
Cheesecake cheesecake cheesecake! Ci sono 4 tipi di cheesecake ... e tu vogli "picolo, picolo"???
     "Lina"      "Annalisalina"     "Ger-mamma"     "Joe Mamma"
     Asti Spumanti o Martini e Rossi.
Non píu neve!!! No mi piace questo neve! Fa freddo! E no divertimento!!!

Daniel: (aka "Dan, son of Dan")
Where to start .. oh, where to start. How about at Sunoco (98) and with a dumb question like...
"Um, do you have a payphone?" (LOL)
Many talks (both on the phone and in person), many many movies ("The Dude Abides!" / "Hey girls! .. we're going up to 3") Lots and lots of laughs. Hanging out @ the Aisle*Nine shows. Fairy Godmother(?) ... blew my cover (DAMN!). Club culture & CD Labels for the band (New Bassist?? - hehe, right) Judge Dred .. he DOES look weird with the Blue Eyes! Still didn't watch Harry Potter though - maybe next time.

Moulton Circle Crew:
There's nothing I can say here that hasn't been said over the last 20+ years. Fate brought us together, friendship made us family. 1 down 7 more to go (Nashville).

Willow's Grove:
Not just friends ... but family.
It's been a long journey these past 9 years. NINE YEARS?!?!?! Well .. makes sense right? One big circle, with many doors for people to go in and out of, but it's the heart that remains the same ... in the hands of the Lady

Lars:
Lars, Snake, Sweets, etc etc. Thanx for the help with the translations! And thanx for all the patience in helping me with my Math. You should have been asleep, but instead you stayed up to help me out .. now that's friendship! *KNUS!* And I have to agree with you that "There's no sense in having money if you can't spend it on those you love .. phone calls are not a waste of money, it's a way to keep in contact with those you love regardless of the distance between you" .. and you're right on that one! Finally got to meet you .. and I had a GREAT time! Thanx for the pointers on rollerblading .. still trying to learn how to stop! *CrASh!!* "Umm .. wasn't that light Red?!?!" Give my love to lil-Mette. I still say lil .. even though the time goes by so fast!

Nancy:
*huuuuuuggggggggsssssssssssss!*
I wish you luck, I wish you life, and above all I wish you happiness
Hmmmm, I used to be in the channel more than X huh? (lol) Those were the "good ol' days". But it wasn't always a bad thing. It gave me the chance to get to know a lot of people that I otherwise would have never met. Thanx for making me feel welcome when I was the little channel newbie. You "took me in" and made me part of the family. OH, and thanx for that advice .. I still won't let myself be talked into saying "Røde Grøde Med Fløde"! (lol)
Thanx for making April a great experience. I'm so glad that we got the chance to finally meet each other! .. Can I get you another shot? ;) Thanx for looking after me that night .. those crackers came in handy .. *yumyum* Give the kiddies *HUGS* from me. How's the homework going?
You are such a funloving sweet person .. never forget that! I love you Nanc! *MegaHugs*

René:
REEEEENNNNEEEEE! *TranebærKys!!!!* |polle|, JoveR-, _petrucci, what ever name you go by, you're still the same sweet person to me .. and you always will be! "Hmmm .. how's my ping time?" ;) The suitcase is too full, I can't fit anymore clothes .. what to do what to do! heheheh! *knus*
That's it!...I've made up my mind!..When I see you I'm gonna make sure I have a pizza (pepperoni and extra cheese), cranberry juice (pucker up baby!), and a Dr. Pepper! .. don't try to talk me out of it! (ROFLAMO) "WB" (wicked buttocks) hehehe ;) Lost in Paris (ehhh .. I mean Lost in Space .. yeah that's it - lol) Be Sweet! ;)
As the sun sets, and the day draws to a close, I need just close my eyes to find you. You have branded my memory, and etched a place for yourself in my heart. I miss you! {And you can quote me on that}

Congrats on the wedding and new baby! I hope that Kasper realizes what great parents he's got!

Norm:
StonyBrook 97 .. woooohooo ... Brian ;)
You're a really great friend! Thanx for letting me crash on the couch when I had no place until the dorms opened (if there's any of those cool plates missing .. it wasn't me -lol j/k), and for driving to Burlington to get me that one time. One of these days I'm coming over and bring dinner for you and Arline. You two are always feeding the rest of us! "Don't be gay Sparky" (lol - gr8 episode!). From Psych to German .. hmmm, any more classes that we can take together? Tschüs! I'll miss you when you're in Europe my friend .. have fun and write often - you hear me!!!

Paul and Gabe:
Wooooohhhooooo .. I love partying with the ladies! (lol) You guys are the greatest! Freedom W-end 97 (blaire's) "I will survive" (even as I fall off the bench!) "BA-LIP!!!", "Um .. excuse me .. can you tell me where the moo-moo section is?" roflmao!!! Bar fight? - nah .. pass. Who's moving .. who isn't .. who's staying .. who's gone? Your guess is as good as mine. The latenight talks about EVERYTHING under the sun! Wonder Woman? Tinkerbell and her fairie dust? Underoos? Donde esta el queso? Gossip gossip gossip! I'm gonna miss my girls while you're at school! Paul ... sorry I can't be there for your B-Day hunny .. BUT I plan on getting there as soon as I can to celebrate ... hmmm .. is that a promise or a threat? ;)

Tomse:
Tomse, min søde ven .. *SMOOCH!* hehehehe ;)
Thanx for all the smiles, the laughs, the chats, the loooooooong phone calls (New Years Eve 1998 - hehe), and especially the *hugsNkisses*! ;) hehe
Party! Woohoooo! Glad you could make it otherwise I'd miss ya. And under no circumstances will I surrender to being tickled! LOL! - well I tried to say it .. hehe .. well, maybe when I'm 100% all there I'll try again ;). "Hey man! I didn't know you had a sister in Germany?" .. "Lisa .. I don't" .. "But it says so on this test!" - HAHAHA .. next time I'll have you help me take a test when we're both "in better form!".
Sorry for waking you and Christina up ... but hey, we DID bring breakfast! (*giggle*)
Miss U!

Randi:
Things have been busy here at work and life in general. I'm not hiding out...I'm just AFK (LOL)
You have shown me many things ... one of which is that the bonds of friendship are endless. A true friendship is one that begins by chance. History and life may form time lines .. but time within a true friendship curves to become a circle .. always a new beginning .. and never an end!
I'm so glad that you have found the happiness that you SO deserve! *knus* to you and the family!

Semir:
There's so much that I have to say to you ... like Dzie,kuje! Dzie,kuje! Dzie,kuje!. You have done so much for me ... believe it or not you've kept me sane through a lot of situations! (I.O.U.1 Bro!)
Serdecznie dzie,kuje for being there for me when I needed a boost. (Sorry if that phone call woke you up - but I knew that you were the only person who would tell it like it is). I value your honesty. You've taught me lots about life. "No matter what .... if you can't make yourself happy, then there's no way that you can make others happy." (How true that it!!!) You're more then just a good friend .. you're a brother. You mean a lot to me .. so don't you forget that! And like I've been saying for a long time "Underneath all that darkness is a heart of gold".
Kocham Cie!!! *SquidAndMegaOctupusHugs*

Jenny:
I'm glad that we finally got a chance to talk longer then just a "Hi, it's LJ, Futte wants you to get online" .. "ok, thanx, bye". Don't you just LOVE speaker phone (NOT!!!) hahaha. If I ever get out your way, we'll have to go out so you can teach me line dancing.
I'm SO glad that I met you in April. I had such a great time .. pickin up shot glasses with our mouths (?) ;) .. silly us! Hmmm .. what number as that? I dunno .. let's start over again .. 1 .. 2.. 3.. FLOOR! (hehe)

Ryan:

Old School Crew:

There are those that deceive you
    There are those that'll let you down
          Is there someone out there that would die for you 
                ....... thought not.

Live your life with a passion
     Everything you do, do well
          You only get out of life what you put in
                ....... so they say
                                        (- Iron Maiden)

4th of January, 1999:I can't believe that it's almost a year now since we were all together in MN. How the time flies! Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday that Gina, Kris, and I pulled up to Nancy's house (after a VEEERY LOOONG drive), unfolded ourselves from our seated positions, and managed to walk ourselves into the house to meet everyone. Things change in the course of a year. The world changes, people grow, people change .. but some things will never change .. and that's my love for all of you! I miss you all soooo very much!

10th of February, 2000:DAMN! Time sure does fly now doesn't it!TWO! Years! *ACK!* I can't believe it! SOOOOOOOOO Much has changed .. some friendships have grown stronger

Some friendships have come to a permanent end (moment of silence ..ok, that's long enough)
Sometimes we meet people that we feel such a close bond to .. an almost instant connection. That happened to me once .. the instant connection was there. Years passed .. the friendship grew (OR SO I THOUGHT!). My heart filled with bitter-rage, and like the most highly skilled surgeon .. I severed the "ties that bind". It might have been quick .. but for a split second, it wasn't painless. Nor was it fun, because I came to realize things about life and about people. And .. in a way .. I guess that this experience has left me a little smarter because I learned from it .. but it has also left me a little "colder". So .. I'd just like to take this opportunity to tell this EX-FRIEND (and you know who you are) that as of this day forth .. as the last letter of this paragraph is typed "I shall forget you and never think of you again" (- Drew Barrymore "Ever After")

27th of December 2000:"Times they are a changin" (Bob Dylan) Got a phone call today from Vicky ... who I haven't seen in more than 8 years now. A few weeks ago I started to think back to how things were, how they are now, and what has/hasn't changed. And, as much as "things stay the same", they do change. It's just so gradual that sometimes you don't notice it until years later, you look back and take stock.

19th of February 2001: Long day, late night. Worked 12.00 - 22.00, went out after, came home late, stayed up late. "Blast from the past". Nothing makes you feel better than to do the simple care-free things that you did as a child ... like jumping on the bed.

28th of August 2001: Well, I've been back in the U.S.A. for a month now. I had an amazing time while I was in Italy. I made a lot of new friends. As a matter of fact, I was just "talking" to Dani on AIM. While I was in Europe, I even took a trip to Denmark .. which freaked a lot of ppl out, because no one really knew where I was going or when or exactly where. (Sorry to those that I freaked out). The campsite got rained on .. and when I say rained on .. I mean that it made Woodstock look like the Sahara! One thing that I really loved was walking around København at sunrise.

2nd of December 2003: Definately been a while ... 2+ years now .. so much has changed .. really changed. And, as I travel down this choosen path, I find myself enjoying the sites ... not lost and alone. 2 roads diverged in the wood. And I, I took the one less traveled, and that made all the difference."

7th of October 2005: Today's the day that I kick my own ass for putting up with bull shit!

26th of April 2006 @ 10:53 AM: I am left speechless.

Beltane 06 @ 12.20: Finally .. only took 7 years to say the words! :)

4th of July 2006: So much time has gone by, but it all melted away in an instant. THIS time I know that saying goodbye (although hard as hell to do) is not so bad .. because now we know.

To Brian our little osterich boy/girl:
Rock on Stonybrook! .. You go girl! .. um, I mean .. You Go Tiny Tim! Woooo!
(btw: bright pink lipstick, a velour dress, fish nets, tube socks, and doc marten's is a BIG fashion No No! - what were you thinking!) "I had an osterich once, but it died of fear"

Blessed Be