About a month or so ago I got an invite from my friend Courtney’s dad to come celebrate her 10 years singing live as a musician. I was not given at the time of the invite very many details about the celebration except the time, date, and location. I was under the impression it was just going to be a small get together with her closest friends in a bar we grew up watching her play.
Okay so being the 14th of the month, always the worst due to my excessive deadlines, I was in a serious mood all day. I found myself not really wanting to do anything after work besides going home and taking a serious mental break. However, it was the 10 year anniversary and I knew I needed to man up for a little while and make my appearance at Courtney’s celebration. I told myself I would stay just a little while to show her my love, not realizing how important this all really was going to be.
Well, I can honestly say this was by far one of the happiest days of my life. There were so many times during the night that I stopped to think how exceptionally lucky I am to be surrounded by the friends and family I have. I don’t even know how to begin to explain the emotions I felt. Shit got like real fucking real.
I have known Courtney since I have been like five years old. I remember sitting in her basement as a child making homemade videos rehearsing poems from Where the Sidewalk Ends and singing “it’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to.” I need to recognize her golden win as Little Miss MacDade, her performances at the Swarthmore’s Players Club, and most importantly her role as one of my best friends. Last night was certainly Courtney’s night and I could go on and on about her. We all have seen her grow into the beautiful person she has become and are more than exceptionally proud of her accomplishments.
But to the point…Life seriously fucking happens sometimes. We all tend to get busy, things get complicated, time passes more quickly, and friendships and relationships evolve. Nights like last night however, erase all the unnecessary bullshit and bring us back to the reality of what love really feels like. The emotion felt when Court walked in to this surprise was simply amazing. Her tears of joy made me, and I am sure I can speak for all my girls, experience such an extreme sense of admiration, love, happiness, and beauty. It was amazing.
This is my ode to you girls, and you know who you are. I am so sorry I don’t say this shit enough, but I love you. I love the way we have all grown together to become the people we are today. But mostly, I love you for you, just you. You make me…well…ME.
And then there was music.
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