March 18, 2008
When I was in 10th grade I started hanging around with a girl named Jennifer. (yes that is her real name).
One day I was in Spanish and this girl I didn’t know, but who was also in that class walked up to my desk and said “Watch out for Jennifer. She will stab you in the back.”
That is how I met Lori. I thought she was crazy and also kind of a bitch. Why would she just walk over to a stranger’s desk and start trash talking my new friend?
Six weeks later Jennifer tried to steal my boyfriend.
Six weeks and one day later I marched over to Lori’s desk in Spanish and told her she was right and I should have listened to her.
That was 19 years ago. Lori and I have been friends ever since.
Lori was a bridesmaid at my wedding and next month I will return the favor when she marries Matt.
So you can imagine how excited I was when she scored a job in Northern Virginia.
Posted by Goon Squad Sarah @ 2:09 pm • Friends
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March 18th, 2008 at 2:47 pm, Vicky Says:
Erika. My best friend since nursery school. She is a sister to me. I think one of the best things is that we have a video and now DVD of our spring break Sr. Year were we got all arty and made movies- they are awful but we love them.
March 18th, 2008 at 3:13 pm, Sonia Says:
My best friend Kim is like that, we can talk about things from 20 plus years ago as if they happened yesterday. New friends are lovely, but old friends know how dorky you used to be and still love you.
March 18th, 2008 at 4:12 pm, Michelle Says:
oh wow, you are lucky! my bf is all the way in Seattle. that would be the coolest thing ever if my girlfriend ever moved next to me. see I also start talking like I am in high school just thinking about her!
March 18th, 2008 at 6:30 pm, Lori Says:
HOLY COW! Aawwwwwwies, ain’t we just the cutest! It seems like yesterday, but we’re really *that* old, aren’t we? Sigh…
I love you too.
And that Matt guy, he’s kind of cute, isn’t he?
March 18th, 2008 at 6:40 pm, Arwen Says:
Kara of Cape Buffalo fame is mine. She was my first roommate ever. A few years later I was her husband’s roommate for a year and now our daughter’s are tight. I have known Kara for 25 years.
March 18th, 2008 at 7:18 pm, Momo Fali Says:
Crap. I’m a boyfriend stealer. May explain why my best friend is named Corona.
March 18th, 2008 at 10:28 pm, mommypie Says:
I’ve been lucky enough to stay tight with my three best buds for over 25 years – we’re scattered across the country, but when we get together, it’s like no time has passed at all. The older I get, the more I realize there’s no topping that kind of history.
BTW – Love your blog!
March 18th, 2008 at 10:39 pm, Jerseygirl89 Says:
There’s just something about friends from high school that can never be replaced.
March 18th, 2008 at 11:18 pm, Bill Beck Says:
Congratulations!!! You have been nominated for a 2007 Best Of Blog Award!! Especially designed to bring attention to lower profile bloggers, The BoB
March 19th, 2008 at 2:39 pm, Candy Says:
That’s so cool. I’ve lost touch with almost everyone who knew me as a kid, and it’s sad. No one knows “me” if you know what I mean. Or maybe that’s just maudlin.
March 19th, 2008 at 4:10 pm, pawpads Says:
First time visit ~ hello!
My best friend and I have been friends for 24 years. Between her and my husband, I have no secrets. I worry when I leave the room and see them talking!
March 20th, 2008 at 2:51 pm, Amie Says:
Oh fun! Those kind of BFF’s are so hard to find as an adult.. really you can’t.. b/c only those can endure horrible 80’s hair styles (i love urs in the pics : ) and wild times to look back on.
Congrats on having urs close!
March 21st, 2008 at 10:09 am, Kara Says:
I actually at Arwen’s house now. Yay for friends who share a checkered past. And congrats on the BoB’s? I didn’t realize you were low profile