Let me give you some history. Spidergirl (and Kimber and Pol, of course!) and I have been friends since we were 11.
When I was about 12 I discovered, sadly, that my profession of choice was no longer a viable option in this day and age.
Instead, I would have to get a regular kind of job. A kind of job that didn't highlight cutlass and pistol proficiencies in it's requirements. And pillaging was certainly no longer a sought after 'skill set' on the modern 9-5 market.
Yeah, I wanted to be a pirate.
Never mind that I couldn't abide 'roughing' it. Never mind I didn't know how to operate a flintlock or batten a hatch. Ignore the fact I couldn't swim.
I was willing to learn. And I never get sea sick.
So fast forward 24 years to this weekend, when Spider came to visit with a present.
You know, this present was spectacular. It was a handmade representation (complete with gold glitter and button Kraken eyes) of me and my age old dream.
But it wasn't just the present, you know, that made me cry when I received it. There was this whole other feeling that struck me. It was the idea that my dear friend truly knows me. Knows me that well (and still loves me!).That my friend remembered and wanted to celebrate that 12 year old kid who never got to be a pirate.
And she's not the only one!
Last year Pol surprised me, too.
She said she saw this and HAD to buy it, 'cus it reminded her of me.
How'd I get so lucky?
21 comments:
How cool! First to have such awesome friends, and second to have some cool pirate decor! (I have a love for all things pirate too, yar!)
Awww,love you madly,me hearty!
And really, some days, it doesn't feel as if we've changed all that much since being twelve.
Still got the same best friend.... :)
This is awesome! Arrrr!
What great friends you have! Not to mention the cool pirate stuff!
Tai, those are wonderful...! And what the heck, if Johnny Depp can be a pirate, why can't you?
When I moved, the Pierced Chef presented me with a pair of kick-ass pin up girl pumps (in my size!) and a 2008 Pirate calendar (because he "finally found one with a female pirate!") It's nice to feel so known, isn't it?
Your circle of pals there is so lovely. From my outside vantage point, it's lovely to watch--and that gift from Spidergirl is ROCKIN'.
That's so perfect. Congrats on keeping touch and remaining good friends. People who know you better than you know yourself are a rare gift.
She captured your cleavage PERFECTLY! (And your pirate smile, too, but that's easy, because you flash that trademark mischevious smirk of yours to everyone you meet!)
I love you guys!
How sweet!
So when did you pose for the second pirate picture? (Or first, Chronologically speaking...) There's a joke with in that one, but you'd probably come all the way out here and hit me for making it.
But then, I'd get to see you, so there'd be an upside...
I totally get that feeling. You really knew they could see you inside and out to get (and make)those for you. You are very lucky to have such special friends!
Arr! Err! Arr! and other piratey noises. You would have been a beautiful pirate.
Love the last poster, and you would have made a magnificent pirate, my dear. Yaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Nothing quite like great friends...
How neat that is. Such a gift and such a good friend who remembers the dream. A female pirate would have been awesome, I wonder if there ever was before.
Your friends arrrrrre awesome!
Absolutely wonderful--I'm glad things are going well for you!
Glad to see you back as well.
You'll always be a pirate lass to me!
Wonderful post, Tai. It warmed my heart, as stories of friendships often do. Thanks!
You should consider Viking. You can do what you want most of the time, you only Viking in the summer. No firearms, jus brute strength and savagery. Pillage only those who are unable to fight back, all the gold you can carry. I'm considering it myself.
the booty/chest thing is amazingly awesome. What a great find.
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