i knew that’s exactly what my friend pen would say when i called, and sure enough that’s exactly what she said

it was great just hearing her voice, and getting that confirmation that yes, although we haven’t spoken in at least a year (mia culpa, mia culpa maxima), we’re still tight friends as always

that was last week. later today, i plan to finally return that e-mail from andy that’s been sitting around my in-box for weeks asking me how i’m doing and all