Friday, June 26, 2009

Ode: the speech I would have given

Georgia and I met my sophmore year of college in 94? Over 10 years ago. She has been like a sister to me. The first time we hung out it was over a bag of doritos (it always goes back to food). We were pledging AEPhi and a chick wanted us to dance like tool bags in front of the guys at the PhiTau house. The other pledges were doing it, but I was way too cool for that. I asked Georgia if she wanted to grab a beer in my dorm room (which I lovingly called the blue room...it was a box with a rainbow guitar stringed Jimi poster on the wall and a bean bag placed next to the fridge which I used as a table). We talked into the night and decieded to call another pledge, Rosie, to take a road trip to New Hope. The next day the three of us piled into the car, said screw pledging, and left. Back then friendships were created over long car rides, conversations and music. I remember eating at what we thought was a fancy restaurant, baked brie. I think I went to a psychic. It was one of those perfect days. We have been friends ever since.
In college we spent lots of Georgia's nonexistent money. Mostly on what we thought was good wine, nachos at Kates, and the occasional dress up dinner at the Melting Pot. She was my partner in crime. We always just understood one another, even when we did not necesarily agree. Through out the years I have slept in tents...I do not think I would have done so if it was not for her. I've stayed up many a night, eaten many a great meal, and had many an adventure with Georgia.
To this day crab cakes will never be the same. When Georgia found out I never ate one we immediately got in the car and drove from our school in Delaware to her parent's restaurant and where I had what is now and will always be the best crab cake I have ever had. It's funny, but we were both not sorority types at all, but the two of us found one another through it, and have remained sisters ever since (shit I am corny huh?).
Georgia and I come from a big, special group of friends. She has always been the center of it. We had the NOMOACTU book club (which met once at the East End amidst much debauchery), the cook off, so many shows, and pollyanna holiday parties. Georgia was definitely the planner. There are so many wonderful memories that she helped create. Plus, if it was not for her I would never have met "cute Erik", the father of my children and love of my life (though much to her chagrin he moved me to Texas).
Georgia has always given to people. Her generousity is boundless. I think that is why I like Jeff so much, he is the first guy who has not taken...he GIVES to her, making her better than who she is. Plus, they are friends first. Friendship is the foundation of a good relationship (but I will not get preachy). During the ceremony I faced Jeff. When they said their vows I SAW the way he looked at her, and knew that she'd be OK. I am kinda protective of Georgia. I have threatened people, and I think they kinda thought I'd follow through...They love one another. I cannot be happier....so cheers to a great friend and a wonderful, hopeful, happy marriage...

Luv, D