The amazing thing about memories is that they are there whether we think "I want to remember this moment" or not. I went to a friend's bridal shower and while talking to some of her friends I realized: These are HER friends but our paths have crossed occasionally throughout the years and ALL of us have made memories, no matter how small.
So many moments go unnoticed.
Here are some memories with a couple of my lifelong friends:
1. Driving
I have recently been informed of my crazy driving days from a friend's friend. Sorry, no more sharp turns here!
2. Take Your Friend To School Day
You told me it was okay to come to your school to shadow you for the day as long as I wore the uniform. Ha! Found out that wasn't true until I met with your principal who nicely let me stay the day.
3. RENT
We went to see RENT on Broadway!!!
4. Lost in Center City
Remember getting lost in Center City after going to Insomnia Cookies and you telling me not to make eye contact with the pimp walking by? Good to know!
5. Sneaking Out Your House
Remember hopping out of your parents' house's window? Before that, we were sneaking down the steps and you later yelled at me for making the floor creek because I was pregnant.
6. Face Kick in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, I kicked you in the face because I was grumpy and you gave my foot the grip of death along with the scary mom look. It's good to know we're still friends.
7. Willingboro, NJ Talent Show
Remember when we did a talent show and won? I felt I wasn't good enough and didn't collect my prize money... I regret not getting my $20 cut.
8. Eyeliner Transformation
You used eyeliner to make a mustache and beard for yourself to look like a boy.
9. Salsa Dancing
We did it at school, at the Atrium, and everywhere else.
10. Glow-In-The-Dark Room
Your room had glow-in-the-dark star stickers all over them. It was really the best room I'd ever seen in the dark.
11. Sleepover
My mom still has the VHS tape. Yes, I am still that goofy and no we couldn't sing to save our lives.
12. Florida
You sat on the concrete for a couple minutes, stood up, and got an instant tan on the back of your legs.
13. My Georgia Friend
I went to church with you for the Y2K thing that New Years. LOL. "Y2K" was such a joke.
14. Bike/Ramp Malfunction
Well the ramp didn't work and I flew off the bike. I laughed so I wouldn't cry but I REALLY wanted to cry
15. Icicle Surprise
We gathered the icicles hanging off of gutters to eat them in the house.
16. Spanish Class in High School
Yes, the truth is I took that class for an easy A. So much nonsense. It's unforgettable.
17. Six Flags
Some people from California wanted my picture because they thought I was Alicia Keys regardless of how short I was.
18. 21 and Learning To Drive
I remember letting you park my car. I was 18 and you were 21 and just learning to drive. That was the longest I've ever seen anyone take to park a car. I am sure you're a pro now!
So many memories with so many friends.
