Hidden in the damp cracks of Washington are very grey, very shabby, very odd towns that you should never live in. I'm speaking from experience here, so take my advice. Granite Falls is the most perfect example I can think of. Its like, meth capital of the world. Living there was scary, cold and depressing. People get into drugs, get pregnant, and never leave. We left summer after my Freshman year of high school and the only good thing that came out of it was one of my most precious friends, Miss Karilyn Gibbs.
So we've been friends since like, seventh grade and are constantly traveling between the two states to visit each other and keep each other included in the most important events in our lives. We went to each others senior proms, graduations, vacations, Christmas with each others families, and just little trips for fun. This week, she's been here because she's getting married August 9th and then moving to Boise. Mostly, its so we can be closer to each other, and we lucked out and the fiance loves it down here
This week we've been going into any and all places of business to pick up job applications, stopping at every place that has a 'now leasing' sign to find apartments and planning a wedding. Its been an amazing visit and I'm not ready for her to go home on Saturday morning. Until then, we're taking her hiking tomorrow, shopping tonight and out to eat as often as we can.
I know that I'm very lucky to have her in my life. I remember my parents telling me that you're a wealthy person if you have 3 truly real friends in your life. If it turns out that she's my only one ever, I will be the happiest person on the planet.
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