So Long, Farewell....

I have mentioned this day was coming in previous posts, but tonight marks the "official" last night in Chicago for our dear friends, Jinna and Travis.  Early tomorrow morning, they will embark on their journey out west to LA.  We, of course, could not be happier for them as they begin this new chapter in their lives, but we are still bummed to see them go.  We have spent a lot of quality time with them since they made the big announcement, soaking in as much as we possibly can. 

This is the first real blow to our core adult "social circle," and it will, undoubtedly, be a big one.  Everyone has that certain person, or maybe even a handful of people, that they feel they can most be themselves around.  Those whom you feel you never have to try to be anything you are not.  Those that you are so comfortable in the presence of, no matter what you may say or do, you are accepted for who you truly are.  For better or worse.  Jinna and Travis are those people. 

Through the seemingly endless debates, fantasy football trades, late night Filet-O-Fish indulgences and incestuous wife swaps (don't worry mom, this is only a joke), an organic friendship has blossomed over the course of these past few years.  We so value the relationship that has developed, and I honestly cannot even begin to express how much they will be missed.  On the other hand, we do have a sweet new destination to frequent as the inevitable terror that is a Chicago winter approaches!  That will come in handy....

So definitely some positive aspects to look forward to with them being out west, not to mention the tremendous growth on the horizon for them both personally and professionally!  While it does feel like we are losing our friends a little bit, we are so excited to see what the next year or two brings....and we are already counting down the days until we see them again soon.  Hail to thee, and may you both live forever!