Friends

I've been baking all night and started cooking this morning. All I could think about was my good friends. Each dinner item I planned I associated with a good friend. I missed them so much. I ended up writing a Note to them on Facebook and the responses I got made me realize how fortunate I am. I thought I'd share them with you.

Original Note:

Friends,

It seems like yesterday when we were all hanging out. Eating and laughing. At the same time its been so long since I've seen you all.

Alex and I'm hosting a St.Patty's dinner at the Surf Club tonight and since yesterday I couldn't stop thinking about you all. Remembering the first St. Patty's we had at Kendall and my old place, crammed into the small apartment. All I hear is Zach's booming voice (and tequila) and Lindsey's cheerful laughter (and cute little toes).

Every meal I cook I think of you guys, wishing you were here. Taco Tuesdays have never been the same. The expectation of Becky's wonderful salads, Carly's amazing dessert, and I can't forget Jen's never ending supply of magical dips. The chaotic family style dinners at surf club with all my closest friends is what I miss the most.

I hope everyone is doing well and full of exciting stories. I know some of you are far away from home, others are back home, while there are still some of us here in San Diego. I'm still not sure where my next home will be but in my memory the best home I've had was with all of you.

I love you friends. Happy St. Patty's Day

Earl K

Carly:

Earl,

I think we must have crossed wavelengths in the universe today and yesterday. All I have been thinking about is my amazing San Diego family. I miss you all so, so much. I've been preparing this ridiculous Irish f...east since last night: corned beef and cabbage, colcannon (for the vegetarians!), Irish soda bread, and Irish car bomb cupcakes (*Earl). I realized when I got home yesterday that most of my friends here are traveling right now, so I couldn't figure out why I was determined to make this feast fit for a king.

When I saw your message today, I realized that I know exactly why I bought tons of ingredients, spent the money, and spent the whole day cooking. I'm cooking for your spirits :) My subconscious has been celebrating with you all and encouraging me to do so to. Wherever you all are today, you're here in my heart. I also think of you guys every time I cook. I've had a few dinner parties, but nothing has come close to that familyness I experienced with all of you!

I thought about starting up a Taco Tuesday with my friends here, but every time it's come down to it, I've decided not to because I almost feeling like I'm cheating on all of you hahaha. No matter how far spread apart we are across this world, you guys will always be my family and my joy. I hope you're feeling the warmth from my heart. I love, love, love, love, love and miss, miss, miss, miss, miss you all. ♥ ♥ ♥

There will be toasts to each of you this evening.

Becky:

Tuesdays make me the saddest. there is a 'mexican' place here, but it just makes me depressed every time i go. I love you all, and all the dinners/breakfasts/lunches/bbq's. it's honestly the biggest part of san diego that i miss.

Jen:

The times will never be forgotten. they are some of the best memories i have, and this message reminds me of why people like you guys were and are in my life =) ♥ ♥ ♥ and i hope everyone is doing well! i feel confident that we will all be reunited again, and it'll be like no time has passed. I MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ari:

I love you all so much and echo Carly and Earl's sentiments. Some of my best times have been with you all and with the house. Let's enjoy tonight!

I really do love all my friends. They are the inspiration for who I am today.