Kia Ora-

You know, life has a pretty fucked up sense of humor.

Things happen that you wouldn't imagine in a million years would happen. And though from one perspective the attitude is 'never again', when all is said and done you realize just how much of an impact that missing piece has on your entire being. And though things fall apart and appear irreparable at one point, time has a way of softening the impact and then you find yourself rejoicing over re-established connections. That's where I am at this moment. Initially stunned, suspect, and conflicted, now happy, relieved, and...whole. Truthfully, the core of friendship will outlast whatever trappings of youth and inexperience that weighed down the spirit. And like that, it's as if no time has passed rather than 12 long years (now in retrospect, closer to 13).

I know what I mean. That's what's important. Just know that life is fucking strange.

But life is wonderful strange.

Keep the faith.

-N.