has been for the past few years, my best friend. and i think that's definitely up the ladder of things people wouldn't want to do if asked...probably one of the harder tasks of the century IMO (following WWII/Vietnam/[insert war draft]) as i'm not the easiest person in the world to deal with, but thankfully, he's gracious and loving enough to stick with me, despite me being a crappy friend at times. I think of him as the older brother i never had, and in a lot of ways he's just that, probably one of the few friends i have who is able shoot me straight when no one else would (and that was when i was at my lowest, most difficult points in recent years, he pretty much does the dirty work, the work that nobody wants to do but is so necessary for life, friendship, and overall growth). i know the guy pretty well at this point, and i know without a doubt that he is one of the most loyal, honest, and real bros around who is probably misunderstood due to his sense of humor and jokes (which i have definitely been the benefactor of his constant mockery). he's more of the personal type, and by that i mean the type who wants to actually dive deep and invest if the opposing person is willing to put in time as well and i think it shows in the way he cares for his friends (as he'll ask the hard questions, and be the person who gets you to talk about the things you don't want to, but need to.) his motivation for life, work, and God are the things i admire, and tbh&real, i've always felt i needed to impress the guy as i grew up seeing him from among the low ranks of mt. hermon and wpc/ebcsgv collabs as he was everywhere (super fun/popular and awesome guy); and the fact that i'm such good friends with him now is kind of weird and surreal, something i never saw coming, but has definitely been the biggest of blessings and changed me for life, and for good.
mike, i love you bro.
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