Feeling Emotional Tonight

[Jungle Skipper]

::Sigh::

I feel like such an emotional whimp today.

I'm not sure if I shared this or not, so bear with me. One of my best friends I've ever had got a job with a touring broadway show. So a few months ago he calls and tells me that his touring group is coming to my home town to learn the show! So to get to the point, he has been here for the past two weeks (hence the reason I have beeen scarse around the DIS for a while).

So yeah....this guy is like one of the best friends I have ever had. We were roommates at Disney World and shared some of the best moments of my adult life (so far) with this guy. We were just great friends, always there for each other, you know? Well, a few years ago we both moved and went on with our lives..that was tough saying good bye then. We talk all the time online and on the phone...try to keep in touch and up to date on each others lives and all. Well, needless to say it's been GREAT having him here. Like old times...going out for drinks, saw some movies, just visitng.

But tomorrow, the tour group leaves town and is heading overseas. Tonight we went out for dinner and then sat at his hotel talking for a few hours...I just got home and now I am feeling really emotional about him leaving...I'm going to miss having him around. The last two weeks have been like a blast from the past, and tomorrow I so dont want things to go back to the way they were. pathetic huh?

I feel like such an emotional whimp...saying goodbye to a good friend stinks!!!!!!!!! To be honest, I know I'll get misty eyes when they leave tomrorow.

Thanks for listening guys...I think I'm going to go thumb through a photo album and try to collect myself.

Jungle Josh

 

[mommytotwo]

I understand how you feel Josh. My best friend had taken a job in Japan and she was only planning on staying there for a year, but this is her third year there and I'm not sure when she will move back her or if she will actually settle here. Luckily she will be visiting for three days in the middle of July. But, I know I will also get teary eyed when we say goodbye. I'm also a softy. It's nice to hear a guy sharing his feelings .

 

[NC Belle]

I think its great that you have a good friendship. Best buddies are hard to find. You are not a wimp for sharing your heart. I think it takes strength.

Hugs and best wishes on your friend's exciting trip of a lifetime.

 

[Winka]

If after years of separation there's still this amazing connection, I'd feel pretty confident that there's something special there that no amount of distance can sever.

Which doesn't help how bummed you're feeling now. Maybe you can swing a visit overseas? That'd be something to look forward to.

 

[Serena]

 

[browneyes]

Just think of all the great stories you'll be able to talk to him about the next time you 2 will meet.

 

[Dan Murphy]

It is good to be able to feel as such, Josh, emotions are good. Try to keep up, long distance, and I am sure your paths will again cross.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I'm sorry you are feeling sad. You need many DIS hugs. It's always so hard to say goodbye (I am an emotional person too). Just keep making plans for the future and smile. Hang in there. It's nice to know that you can show emotion.

 

[Cruisin]

 

[Christine]

I know how you're feeling Josh. As you get older, it gets really hard to find those special people that you can connect with. When you have that and then that person leaves, it is devastating.

I remember the first time it happened to me. I was living in Japan, 24 years old, and I had a very good friend there. We did so many things together and had such good times. She began having problems in her marriage and felt like she needed to leave and go back to the States. Well, I was unhappy of course but knew why she had to do it. When she left, it kind of took me by surprise. It was like a kick in the teeth and I was down for months. I really missed the fun we had and the friendship. It's been about 15 years and we still keep in touch. We rarely get together because I live in Virginia and she lives in Florida. But when we do, it is like the time apart never existed. And when we leave, it is like a big, gaping hole. It strange because I do have other friends and I don't miss them as much.

Anyway, sorry to ramble, I know how bad you're feeling.

 

[Jungle Skipper]

Thanks for the kind words everyone, it was a tough night....Im getting ready to go see the tour off in a few minutes....Thanks so much you guys...

Jungle Josh

 

[jstbcuz94]

I completely understand where you are at!!! My best friend lives in ALaska and I live in KS.

Whenever we part, I get so emotional and she laughs and says "suck it up". We see one another occassionally as her mom does lives here too. I have been there twice to see her. I dont have many friends here so that makes it worse for me knowing I dont have anyone to turn to here.

But it doesnt make saying goodbye any easier. I wear my emotions on my sleeve I guess.

Glad to know Im not the only one that feels this way when it is time to say goodbye.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Just checking in to see how everything went and if you are doing alright.

 

[onecoolmama]

 

[Goofymum]

Friends are hard people to part with. Sometimes they are the only people in the world who know everything there is to know about you and that kind of special bond can rarely be replaced. When I was younger a close friend of mine committed suicide and it took me months to get back to my normal life. I still have a hard time making new friends out of fear of losing them, but I've learned to cherish what time you have with someone and ALWAYS let them know what they mean to you.

It sounds like you've made the most out of your time with your friend and even though he will be far away you will always have those precious memories. It's not the same but you can still share a laugh when you can on the internet! My current best friend lives an hour and a half away from me. Although it isn't far, we only get to see each other maybe once or twice a year because of work schedules. Luckily she has email at work and even though it's not encouraged we send each other notes back and forth.

Jamie

 

[Jungle Skipper]

Well I survived....went and saw my friend and the cast, had lunch with them and then watched them pull out to hit the road at about 2pm...I'm doing alright, better than I though, but its still tough...Im gonna miss that guy...thanks for all your support guys!

Jungle Josh

 

[TigerBear]

Your a good guy Jungle Skipper!