...a day late. I just got back a few minutes ago from the "happiest place on earth", yep, Disney. I decided exactly why it is called that. My reason: there are NO cockroaches in the hotels or anywhere else. It's like they just don't exist there. Hence, it really IS the happiest place on earth! More on that later...but for now:

This post was supposed to go up yesterday, but I haven't had access until today. So, Cori, happy birthday....



















So many memories
I can sit here and recall them
And simply start laughing
At any number of them
At any time

• Marshmallow wars
• Taxi hailing and bargaining ruthlessly for every last CFA
• Unsuccessful French lessons
• The 24/Alias Crew
• The "Bob" look
• Nando runs
• Watching random cows cross the road
• Henna tattoo partners
• Dakar Rally...and the hike through the desert
• Hair henna buddies
• Serious desserts
• Random beach days
• Spirit Week
• Poor attempts to "get in shape"
• Thanksgiving meal preparations with no water
• Popcorn!
• The flood in our house
• "Cado?"
• Kick the can on the walk home

Just to name a few

But there were also the late night talks
The listening ear
The insightful words
The prayers she covered me in
The absolute selflessness she loved me with
Her being there through the darkest time of my life

Cori, I wouldn't have made it without you
I love you, friend

Happy Birthday!!