My best friends leaving

Hey, M23 here, I just got home and I guess I just want to talk about tonight,

My best friend of 9 years just landed a job in BC and I’m so proud of him, we live in Ontario.

I can’t overstate how much I love him, he’s a pillar of morals and values, he’s supportive, I laugh like a freak always when we hang, and the memories / journeys we have built will last me a life time. It’s cheese but I often reflect on how lucky I am too have a connection I value so much.

Tonight me, him and our two close friends went out, got food, and watched a new movie together while talking and reflecting on the adventures of the last two years.

While we went to leave he dropped that he had gotten into a program that would let him become a security guard in BC, he leaves in 6 months and will be gone for 3 years.

I have a lot of emotions, I’m going to miss seeing my brother so often, it makes me sad to picture a future where he isn’t a constant, where we can’t have a joint and go for a hike and just laugh on a Tuesday, The looks of understanding and internal jokes that took a lifetime to cultivate. No one gets me like him, but I think that’s why I value the friendship so much,

Our friendship will live on, no mater the distance, and as sad as this may be, a lot of joy will come from this too. He’s going to have so many amazing experiences, and I’ll make sure to visit when i can. I smile thinking about how different and full of new ideas and thoughts he’ll be when it’s all said and done,

Im going to take more risks, venture further from home, and enjoy my little moments more. I want my life to be full of the adventure he’s also seeking, and when we converge in however many years at one of our spots for a joint and some sunflower seeds, we’ll have new stories and laughs again.

Everyone please cherish those you care for,

These are my before bed-time thoughts on this I guess. Sad but happy and excited for the future.

Gn