Patrick

One of my very closest friends is moving away. Not just a few hours away. But he will be moving to another country. He will be moving across the country for a few months first, and then will be heading to France. I am so excited for him, he has wanted to do this as long as I have known him. He is going to do great things there and have the time of his life. It is amazing that he is making his dreams come true and I admire him so much for that. Of course, I have to have my selfish moment and be sad that he is leaving here though. I am going to miss him like crazy. Even though we don't see each other on a regular basis, we are there for each other when needed. We always make time to have a movie or dinner date when we can. I can tell him anything about everything.

So with him leaving, I want to take this opportunity to recall a few fond memories that I have of us together! Now, this is just going to be a handful, because we have eons of them.

~ We met in the 7th grade. Mrs. White's honors math class at Highland Jr. He was one of the very smart kids in class. I wasn't and took advantage of our friendship! I actually even tried to hook him up with one of my friends!

~ He was my very first kiss. We were 13 years old the summer before our 8th grade year. It was super awkward and terribly bad. We both had braces and it was his first kiss as well! We even went and got Popsicles of different flavors and then kissed again to see if it was weird! I am glad we have both gotten better! Haha!

~ One night in high school, we went over to our friend Eric's house and stayed up the entire night dancing to songs that were dirty! I definitely got some fun dances from the boys! (Promise it stayed PG-13!) Then we went outside and watched the sunrise on the trampoline and fell asleep.

~ He got me the job at Harkins! He started working there before me and told me how awesome it was. Needless to say, he makes fun of me for still being there!

~ We played a duet at a solo and ensemble competition. I played my flute and he played his oboe!

~ We love to go out dancing together. He can move his hips like no one I know! He also has no fear of what others think of him. It is what makes dancing with him so much fun.

~ Sewel Garden night with Saki freshman year of college.

~ Driving around and listening to Mariah Carey singing at the top of our lungs.

~ Mandy Moore choreography in front of my mirrors

~ Wengs dates (Oh how I miss that place)

12 years of memories. A lifetime ahead of friendship. I love you Patrick. France is lucky to get you.

Oh, and of course, an excuse for a vacation! ;)