crazy, shocking, amazing, wonderful news...
as a freshman in college, when all athletes had to report a week early..one of the first people I met at Parkside was this little (well he's actually tall), curly haired cutie named Quinn. We became close fast, in fact him, myself and Mel quickly became inseparable. sleepovers, mini-parties, and as our sugar daddy for pizza, Quinn was one of my best friends. He's one of those people that just gets you and will love you know matter what...he'll have the balls to tell you when you're being completely stupid but has the sensitivity to pick you up and love you when you decided not to listen...and he'll wait until after you stop crying and tell you "I told you so" to make you laugh and forget, at least, for a time...
He's supported me in so many ways...in running (yup we're running nerds)...in struggles...in break-ups...just in life's twists and turns - he always been constant.
And 8 years later, this guy, who has now been living in Arizona for the past couple years, has an amazing girlfriend who is as uniquely independent, hella smart, and stubborn as he is. I've come to realize that they are perfect for each other...and even though I am a selfish friend who likes to think that no one is good enough for him, I think she is.
I just found out yesterday, that these two people who "are against marriage, see no point to it, don't need it"...are, in fact, getting married. Kristin just got a job offering in Japan, for 2 years, leaving at the end of August. To them, it just made sense to take on this new path in life as a married couple. And, true to their fashion...it's "not a big deal, no ceremony, no wedding dress, no fuss type of thing"...they are tying the knot next Wednesday, June 18 - the day they first met. Congratulations you guys - love you Quinn. See you at your party. (I'll be the girl crying).
p.s. in a complete selfish blogger fashion, I can't wait to get a hit from Tokyo - heck yeah baby...takin' on the world.