.sad.times.

the past few weeks have been so weird. so many people have passed away. not anyone who i've known well, just acquaintences. one of my high school friend's dad passed away on saturday. he was too young. he's slightly younger than my dad. aileen, her mom, and her sister had to make the decision. and then it was over. i went to the wake tonight, and saw several high school friends who i haven't seen in a few years. i think it was a reality check for all of us.

it's starting. that phase in your life when your elders, the ones who you've known since high school, start to pass away.

i think aileen was surprised to see me. amanda didn't tell her i'd be able to make it. she looked surprised and happy that i was able to make it; i felt that familiarity that i used to feel in high school. we all started chatting about what's been goin on. who's married/marrying who from high school. so weird. but we all started talking like old times. the good times. we're all adults now; no more of that high school immaturity. i'm really happy that i still keep in touch with these girls, even though we don't speak or see each other as often as we should. but life gets in the way, and we all have our own things going on.

i'm going to the funeral on saturday morning, just for a little more support. i'll be praying for aileen and her family until then...