in honor of

Oh shit, I've known you for eight years.

Eight years (more or less).

Oh my God.

That's a lot.

"Let's celebrate.  Lydia's coming back.  Megan's teaching in Peru.  Ann's... leaving."

Well put, Nancy.

But in all seriousness.  Garden party turned "pool" party (because rain) (and because we ate on a pool table).  Not technically my last day in the Thrill, but now that the Real World (and boyfrands) has(have) taken you all away from me, I just wanna say... it's been real.

Some ground rules we should establish now that we are spread about all the coasts (and continent...), I expect a bi-yearly (at least) life update, please.  Or at the very least, keep up that social media activity so I can casually stalk.  Thanks for making my once-bitter move to NC memorable in all the ways.  You will all be featured in my make-believe book [working title: Before I Leave].  Lol.

So....

In honor of Val.

Zucchini cornbread - for that Southern lifestyle she's adopted in the form of country songs and quarter beers and boy #linedancepro #stillhealthy

In honor of Nancy.

Cucumber noodles in sesame peanut sauce - for loose vegetarianism #stillnotgivingitup #exceptInandOut #butunderwhelming

In honor of Megan.

Peach and coconut cream tart with almond/date/thyme crust - inspired by fresh and vegan California as the only one who did not venture to the West side... and what is Peruvian food? #bringingCalitoNC #teachmeaboutPeruvianfood

In honor of Ann.

Thyme, lemon, garlic roasted chicken - because girl is obsessed #Iwillalwayseatyourskin #thankyouforleavingyourhousetohang

In honor of Lydia.

Champagne with frozen grapes - some wine before heading off to brewery land in the mountains #pharmacist #drugs #couldonlycomefordessert

#wraparoundbalcony

#Nancyisathreattoherselfwhencrossingthestreet

#fireestinguisherwinecharm

#SweetBabyJesusbeer

#LONGWANG

Also I feel as if my sticky notes were better written, but those are long gone by now.  This just proves that some things cannot be recreated.  Like friendships.

Hah, that was good, wasn't it?

Right in the feels.

Or not.

Well, I tried.

Hey, if you're ever in Wisconsin...