Okay, so, there's this girl. It seems like we have known each other forever, but it's actually only been a little over a year since we met. Ever since then it has been a complete whirlwind of experiences. We talk every day usually, but only on AIM. You ask "Why?!"... well, she kind of lives half way around the world! In Germany!
So it all started about a year and a half ago when we met online in a Global Young Leader's Conference message board. All we knew then was that I loved German culture and she loved America and that we both were going to GYLC July 1-12, 2007 in Washington, DC and New York City. We continued to talk for over 6 months before actually meeting face-to-face at GYLC and instantly became best friends. We counted down the days until we would finally meet. She accepted me for who I am and I accepted her, and we shared so many great conversations. From emotional to flat out hysterical. So the day finally came, July 1, 2007, when we would meet. I spotted her from across the room and ran to hug her. We exchanged gifts, and I even snuck her up to my room to talk for a bit. haha! And then our trip ran into some trouble when I was hospitalized only 4 days later. But she still remained to be there and talk over text and AIM.
After our unfortunate time at GYLC we continued to talk online and we hoped of meeting again. FINALLY, after persuading her dad, she got to come to my house during Fall Break. And she also got here 1 day after her birthday. So, of course we had her a birthday party including a bonfire and craaaazy guests! :P That week seemed so short, but we had so much fun and it was surreal that she was in my town.
So then we continued to talk and I asked her to come for prom. So luckily, it all amazingly worked out and she came for prom. We picked her up at the ATL airport on April 25th and then prom was on the 26th. Prom day started off with getting her hair and make-up done, where we then came home and got ready for the loooong night. Somehow she was ready before me, but when I saw her she was so beautiful! She absolutely looked stunning and I knew that I would have the prettiest prom date for sure. So we got tons of pictures taken to capture the memories, went to eat dinner, and then went to the big event. We danced and had a crazy adventure that night at prom. Then after prom we had an after party at my house with some people and we didn't go to bed until 4 or 5 in the MORNING! So we slept for a couple hours and then were off to take her back to the airport to leave... again. I think I even cried in the van missing her because it was such an unforgettable weekend. I can honestly say it was one of the best weekends of my life and such an amazing way to spend my Senior year prom.
Not knowing when we would be able to see each other again, I worried. But I was very fortunate to find out that I was going to Germany after graduation! And guess what! Her dad was sending my mom and I on a train to HER town! When in Munich, my mom and I jumped on the train to Wiesbaden, Germany to meet her family. Once we got there we got to meet her mom, dad, sister, and best of all, HER! She took us on a tour of her hometown and showed us all the sights. It was the most amazing trip ever and I couldn't believe that I was in her town with her...
So after the amazing trip to Wiesbaden, we have continued to stay in touch and are anxiously awaiting the day that we will see each other again. I can't believe that I have found my best friend in the world online just over 18 months ago and all that has happened between then and now. Ultimately, I want to say "thank you" to her for showing me everything she has and being the best friend that a guy could ask for. Thanks Casey! ICH LIEBE DICH!!!!
