And now she's gone

Well, Tiffi is home again. I put her on the plane 8 hours ago, she's been home for about 3 now. I was missing her as soon as I watched her walk through security. She arrived after a little delay on Thursday evening and I'm sure she saw my face light up when she crossed the security line. I tried to take her around and do some of the tourist type stuff before the rain started. It was unfortunately a cold and rainy weekend. I had hoped she'd get to see some of the beauty and experience some of the warm weather but that just wasn't the case. Let's see, what else happened? A few good meals, a few drinks and hours of just talking. About what? Everything! Stupid stuff, serious stuff. All the things that a best friend is around for. That being said I sure do miss seeing her in person every week like I used to be able to 5 years ago. It was my decision to move away, she's not to blame. My reasons were selfish but right. We've become closer lately and I'm more than grateful for that. Grateful isn't even close to the right word. I'll have to really think about what word will actually express what I'm trying to say. She's my best friend folks, I'm lucky that she's let me into her life. I feel so lucky in fact. And while we start texting EVERY DAY around 8 am I've figured out what I miss the most about not being near her. She'll say it's her ass, but it's her laugh. It's heartfelt and uncontrollable. It's catchy and honest. I know that I'm funny at times, it's something I work at. But with her I only get an honest laugh when I'm actually funny. I think that's going to be the thing I hate the most about the 1300 miles between us. All that being said, I'm off to finish getting myself set up for work and to turn up the music. Any more of the all Tiffi love fest and I'll end up just as misty eyed now as I was leaving the airport. I'll see her again in July when I head back to Maine for Lisa's wedding. And the 5 months until then will drag on by, I'm sure of that. If you're reading this Tiffi, I miss ya lovie!