Monday, April 9, 2012

The Friend High

There is a curious phenomenon. It happens all too rarely, which is rather a sad thing. And I believe that fewer people experience it than you would expect, which is also incredibly sad because it is one of the most wonderful things.

It's a feeling. A rush. It's incomprehensible. I call it a Friend High. It's the sudden realization that you have the most amazing friend(s) you could have ever asked for. It usually strikes at completely random times, and it can be debilitating. You suddenly realize that you absolutely love your friends, and always have and always will. These are the friends you will NEVER lose, no matter what happens. You can't afford to.

These are the friends who understand your brain. They understand your heart. And they still like you despite your faults. They, of course, have none whatsoever or if they do you're completely blind to them. And it's perfect that way, and you would love them even if you discovered these faults.

With this Friend High comes the intense desire to relay to your friends your feelings for them. This is, of course, impossible. That's the nature of the Friend High. Even when you try to put it into words, it gets all garbled and doesn't come out right.

So this is my attempt. This post is for you. Because if you're reading this, chances are pretty high that I have felt this Friend High towards you more than once. Because you are not only an amazing friend, but an amazing human being.

Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for always being there. But most of all, thank you for being you. I wouldn't have it any other way.