So Real

Zoe. I remember how we were best friends starting from kindergarten, and they could never get us to nap so we had to be seperated. I remember trying to escape from preschool and not being caught until we were down the road. I remember being excited because we were going to the same primary school. I remember spending every weekend with you going between my house and yours. I remember playing hairdressers and Pop-Up Pirate. I remember that time we collected lizards but my mum said we had to get rid of them. I remember how you made new friends and you didn't have as much time for me. I remember starting high school and you didn't want to be seen with me at school. I remember changing school and you didn't want to be seen with me on the bus.

Katelyn. I remember begging to join a dance school and when I finally got to when I was 5 years old you were there and we became as close as sisters. I remember going on holidays with you, talking about the mean girls, laughing at stupid jokes. I remember the first time you straightened my hair and you burnt my forehead, instead of apologising you cracked up laughing. I remember how we sometimes wore matching skirts or shoes but never tops because that'd look silly. And then I quit dancing and I became nothing to you.

Emma L. I remember doing the ballet dance when I was 6 and you were 7. I was a flower and you were a fairy. I remember the genie dance where we had the itchy pants and the silly hat. I remember the jazz group with the muffin hats and vinyl pants. I remember the Vacation dance where my shorts matched your skirt and we thought that was really cool. I remember how you were my favourite friend. I also remember how you believed all the rumours and now you refuse to even acknowledge my existance.

Sharna. I remember how in grade 1 I had a new best friend, we hugged at the end of every day, until grade 6 when the new girl came and you prefered her over me. I remember riding bikes with you and how we went to that creek. I remember you're grade 7 sleepover party and we all walked to the corner store with barefeet and in our pyjamas.

Jemma. I remember how you were the other new girl and everyone wanted to be your friend but we became best friends in a week. We spent nearly every afternoon together and every weekend we went to the park. I remember those afternoons we spent jumping on my trampoline, playing silly tennis and bike riding. I remember how we used to tell eachother everything and had absolutely no secrets. I remember big dog, little dog and how much that made us laugh. I remember "I can smell Monty" and that look I gave you. I remember how we started high school and you soon forgot about me. I remember how I got those death threats at the end of grade 9 and you dismissed them like they were nothing. I remember only being your friend when you had noone else.

Riley. I remember that dance competition in grade 6 when mum wanted to include you in the photo of us girls and you stood as far away as you could whilst still being in the photo. I remember how horrified you were with the new boys who joined dancing because they were both creepy. I remember when I fell over in acro and we both cracked up laughing but only you got in trouble. I remember putting signs on the doors to 'my room' at your house. I remember the fake modelling photos from when we were making fun of that other girl. I remember the burping competition on the trampoline. I remember mucking around at eisteddfods with you. I remember watching Rocky Horror Picture Show with you. I remember all those hot chocolates in the winters and the milo that was half powder half milk. I remember all those times we've laughed until I cried and then laughing even more. I remember how much it sucked when you moved and how much it sucks everytime you have to leave again.

Bianca. I remember meeting you because Danni was introducing me to another girl with a crush on the same guy as me. We barely talked grade 8 but grade 9 we were instant best friends. I remember those JIT lessons, pretending the computer mice were walkie talkies. I remember sneaking out of those beauty lessons and sitting outside the office. I remember grade 10 english where we giggled non-stop in classes and skipped detention. I remember going 4WDing and getting so sunburnt. I remember going to the beach in Winter and taking a towel for a blanket and eating ice cream. I remember watching the mens volleyball from the Olympics and giggling when they slapped eachother on the arse. I remember loving you like family. I remember the big fight we had and how it left the biggest hole in my heart. I'll never forget how you were there for me instantly after you found out I was going through one of the hardest times of my life. I remember eating cake at the park. I remember going to that terrible Undercover Wear party and skipping out early. I remember watching The Notebook with you and crying.

Samantha. I remember adding you on facebook for no reason. I remember you recognising me before recognising Jemma and in that moment loving you. I remember making up cool stories for our scars. I remember skipping school on my birthday with you. I remember sitting at the table and wondering what it'd be like to get our heads stuck between the bars and laughing like maniacs. I remember going latenight with you every week without fail. I remember walking everywhere with you. I remember going to see 30 Days Of Night with you and how you actually got scared. I remember staying at your house for days on end. I remember how I saved you and you saved me. I remember sharing a single bed with you because we were too lazy to move the mattress. I remember you being one of the most loyal friends I ever had.

Sam. I remember reading your blog and thinking you seemed alright. I remember talking to you more and discovering how similar we were. I remember going through almost everything with you. I remember meeting you that first time and being so nervous but having one of the best times. I remember the pineapple lolliepop you sent me in 2007. I remember texting you in class and having to stop myself from bursting out laughing. I remember watching countless tv shows together. I remember when I was absolutely terrified of what was happening with my life and you emailed me every chance you had. I remember you coming to see me in hospital and I fell asleep on you, when I woke up you told me you were day dreaming about penguins. I remember watching Finding Nemo with you and how my phone had reception but yours didn't. I remember how you saved me but I just couldn't save you.

I've had 9 best friends. I only have one of them still. I had atleast one fight with all of them.
So many memories that I'll never forget.