Agonotheta

My New Old Friend

November 10, 2003

I have a new friend. Well, its my old friend. But he's my new friend too because we have been "reunited", so to speak.

Several years ago, I went away to college. Unfortunately, this disconnected me with some of my best friends. This list included Erik whom I had known since I was seven years old. I missed him a lot. Oh, we still talked once in awhile, in fact, Erik visited me several times my freshman year. But it was never the same.

Erik and I have known each other since the second grade. We were never great friends during elementary and junior high, but became so in high school due to our mutual interest in theatre. We also carpooled everyday. If something was happening in Erik's life, I knew about it, and vice versa. He was there for me when I had a huge fight with my sister (the one where she and I didn't speak for over a year). He was there for me when I broke up with my high school and longest-to-date girlfriend, Janelle. He was there for me when my father was diagnosed with lymphoma (brain cancer).

We were best friends.

Since graduating from college and moving home I have reunited with my new old friend Erik. Today, Erik joined the ranks of those of us aged one-quarter-century. Happy birthday Erik! I hope its everything you hope for, i.e. you see boobs! I'm glad you're back in my life.