- you can say completely inappropriate things and it's totally ok
- you can start right where you left off
- they are genuinely happy to see you
- the bright, happy feeling they leave you with when you finally go on your way
Today I had a great lunch at Sushi Fantastic. Even the name conjures up a good feeling, doesn't it? And while the food was fast, fresh (always key when it comes to sushi) and affordable (hard to find), the company was even better. I had the chance to catch up with a good friend whom I've known for almost... wow... 15 years already. And for about 9 years, a really good, loyal friend who has helped me through some of the darkest and lightest moments of my life. I can only say that I hope one day I'll be as good a friend to her as she has been all these year's to me.
Sorry, East coasters, she's one of the reasons I thought I might make it on the West coast too. We met up today for lunch, and after literally a quick "hello," which to be honest I might have left out if not for the guy at reception, I started talking in the middle of a sentence. Without missing a beat, she answered right back. And when I got lost taking us to lunch (come on, is anyone really surprised?) she figured out how to get us there. [As a side note: she turned and asked for directions, while I barreled on ahead (in the wrong direction). I'm really not sure what this says for male/female stereotypes, though I'm happy to break any.]
Conversation never stopped, though comfortable silences between us are a common thing... and the best part is that when we parted ways today, she said, "I'm not even going to say, 'see you later'." Afterall, I am meeting her at the airport later today to return to Los Angeles for the weekend. And while her track record for taking an on-time Southwest flight is extremely poor, I know I won't even mind being stuck at the terminal with her.
p.s.: those of you that were a part of JIMC know her as our lifesaver...
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