SO random.

Little baby Zoya
Sat on the sofa
And stared with her big round eyes;
Her mommy said, "Zoe,
Would you like to tell a story?"
And she said
"Now why in the world would I?" 

Bye Bye, Birdie

Today is the day I lose a friend. The realization that should have come to me months ago, that has been spoken of and lamented without full comprehension, is finally here. Today she leaves this country to go home, to fearlessly prepare for a new life, new relationships and responsibilities. I am so happy that she is the first among our little circle to – please excuse the cliché – embark on this wonderful journey called marriage! But selfish being that I am, I can't help thinking of my loss - my friend and confidante, and my partner in crime for many, many years! I can't even begin to list the things that I will miss about her and our bachelorhood escapades. The ripples from this single event will affect all our lives, and something tells me that nothing is going to be the same.  

But - I'm a big girl. I can handle change and in the process, even be incredibly happy and excited about this wedding! I will always be around for her, eagerly waiting to share her joys and hopefully a minimal amount of sorrow. Because even though today is the day I lose a friend, tomorrow she will call me, excited about something trivial - some new jewelry she bought or something that her future husband said to her, and it will be the day that my friend will come back to me!