Friends for twenty-three years

 

Me, Lindsay and Krystal on our second Java date this week! BFFs For life. 

I may look grumpy, but I am trying to hide my excitement by being around them with my frown.  

Krystal (right,) flew into surprise me on Monday. On Sunday we talked for close to an hour and she gave me no clue she'd be here the next day. 

These two were sneaking around behind my back planning this whole thing! 

On Monday: Lindsay (middle) text me saying she needed to see me right away, but I asked her if she was okay.. yadda yadda yadda. I was at book club, couldn't come. She said it could wait for our regular lunch date the following day. But she really tried hard to get me to leave book club. They were together, trying to surprise me. I just thought she was having a bad day. 

Tuesday Morning: Lindsay text me. Asked if we could change our date to an earlier time at The Java Connection. My favorite place. So yes! 

I pick up my friend, still clueless of what was about to come, we drive to the sandwich shop. I walk in. Notice a very familiar face. Hit Lindsay on the arm while gasping, "Krystal?"

Lindsay: "Surprise"

Me: "You bastards, is this what you were doing last night?" I cause a scene. But who wouldn't? Your longest best friend surprised you at lunch with her presence! I hadn't seen her in a year! 

It must have taken at least half of our lunch for me to settle down and stop saying, "I can't believe this!" It really was a good surprise.

 

Krystal is my longest friend. She was the first person I met when I moved here. 23 years ago. And holy, man am I glad she is a flight attendant!