Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Late night BBQs

Good friends are really hard to come by, and I am so very lucky to have the ones I do. Even though most of us are scattered across the country, it never ceases to amaze me how quickly and easily we fall back into easy conversations like no time has passed at all. Granted, it makes me realize how much I miss them because they have been a part of my life for so long. We've been through it all and we've grown up and are still close.

One of the things that I've missed the most are their hugs. I remember when I came out to them years ago how terrified I was. These were some of my best friends and I knew it wouldn't matter to them whether I was gay or straight it still scared the hell out of me. They are like family to me and how immediately accepting and loving they were gave me a lot more confidence in myself.

Seeing a few of them today was amazing. We had a welcome home BBQ for one of my friends that's here on a short break from professional school. We shared stories, caught up, and laughed the night away, just like we used to. I still have a silly grin on my face. I even made plans to spend a few days with them in the near future. I am so excited for that.

I really want to visit them more often, there's some good diving down there hehe.

3 comments:

Brahmin in Boston said...

Indeed it is good to have the hugs and comfort of knowing that they will be there when you need them. no explanations necessary, no judgment, no need to be self conscious...

Nice to hear that you had a good time!

Erin said...

Thanks =) It really is a great feeling when you are around people you can truly be yourself with.

Brahmin in Boston said...

I hear ya! Labs are spotlessly clean but you should see the kitchen!!

No amount of notices can get that clean... arrrgh!