Ah Simone, I knew we were kindred spirits when we met in grade 7. We shared a disdain for the conventional, the dull, the uptight. We were innocent and running free in a still innocent city. We roamed the ravines and wandered downtown with bare feet and flowers painted on our faces. What a great thing, to have a friend like you at this wonderful time. A time of self discovery, curiosity ,creativity and hilarity. I remember we read romance magazines, openly mocking but secretly enjoying them (at least I did!). Do you remember spending illicit afternoons in the girls dorm in Sandwich devouring The Valley of the Dolls? And giggling, a lot of giggling. Dancing in the living room on Crescent Rd to the Stones, “she’s a rainbow”, collapsing in uncontrollable giggles.
Grade 9 at SEED, we excelled at lounging in armchairs, picking our split ends and perfecting our surly teenage persona. I grieved when you moved to California, but we did write magnificent detailed letters then. Those times I spent with you and your wonderful family on Crescent Rd., Hillegasse Ave. or in Sandwich helped shape me to be the person I am today. You were my first best friend Simone and I will always treasure our relationship.
I wish you all the love, laughter and joy you deserve going into this next decade of your life.
We will meet again my friend. Love Judy