This blog has been in the works for some time w/ many drafts and erasures. I wanted to make sure that I did a blog that would do this person justice.Craig has been a very close friend of mine since high school. Through the test of time,
and miles, I’
ve learned that our friendship is one of those rare ones where you can walk away for months, or years at that, and when you come back – it’s always the same. Its one of those friendships that many people wish they could have and I’m honored to share it w/ him.
We have a funny history and I think it’s just funny
bc we talk more shit together than anyone I know (
yes, even more than Wendy and I) – so just be careful should you have an off day and run into us people watching or something –
hahaha. Craig made even the darkest days of my high school career a brighter one. As my locker partner Junior year I learned the importance of mirror placement, photo collages, stalking, and that bagged cereal does taste just like the boxed stuff – at least the coco puffs do! I also learned that when a bad photographer positions you in awkward ways Craig will come to the rescue after watching and laughing for a little bit. Senior year he was a staple in helping me get through some tough times. He taught me to shut up sometimes and just roll w/ a lot of stuff even when I wanted to complain some more.
Dawson's Creek was one of the greatest shows of all time. Prom and limos are overrated and nothing could ever compare to the weekend of the millennium… my own personal triumph weekend. These are just examples of our past and how our friendships foundation was created... a
strong foundation if I do say so myself.
3 years ago Craig and I met up for dinner like we did every few months to catch up w/ each other. He had some really exciting news to share in regards to Columbia and NYC. At that time he was just thinking about it and had not made a decision but we both knew he was going to go. A few weeks after his big move I had the chance to visit him in NYC. He was still getting used to the area and I only discovered this while waiting for him on Spring and Broadway and he on Spring and
West Broadway for quite some time… yikes. That was BEFORE he started his 2 year program and now… 2 years later here he is… celebrating being a
GRADUATE from Columbia University as a MASTER in Biomedical Informatics!
Craig was always know for loving the attention - he is a
rock star after all... It’s only fitting that his graduation weekend is the same as his birthday AND he became an uncle - so he gets a combo blog!
So to Craig – my great friend from the past and present –
I eagerly await the future and all the other people we get to make fun of!
Congratulations on your great accomplishment *bows* Master Adonis. Have a happy birthday and safe flight home!
Cheers!
