We moved a lot and I was sick of it. Every time I made a friend it seemed as if it was time to pack again and say good bye and even at ten years old I wanted some stability in my life although I probably didn’t know what that meant. So when my family got a little settled, I was convinced that I would finally find a best friend. Everyone would always talk about one so I wanted one and I wanted to be one. I even remember asking a classmate during recess if she would be my best friend and she said no. I don’t know what was more lame, the fact that I asked or the fact that she said no! Anyway, moving on before I get side tracked describing my dorkiness…
I walked into my new classroom and sat in a desk across from Kathrine. Perfect posture, smart, organized and beautiful. I was convinced that sitting near her my entire fifth grade year would be painful. Every day she came into class and placed her purple Pochacco pencil box on her desk complete with Pochacco pencils and erasers. And I took out my No.2 pencil and reminded myself to beg my parents again to take me to Sanrio. She was so perfect and I, well, c’mon I was asking people if they wanted to be my best friend. Exactly.
I hate that I don’t remember the details of when or how it happened but before I knew it, my little prayers were answered and I never again had to ask anyone else if they wanted to be my friend. I didn’t need to. I had the best friend in the world.
My childhood and teenage years are filled with memories of Kathrine and I learning, laughing and growing together. From fifth grade to our high school graduation, the poor girl put up with me practically every single day. And I’m sure that Eddie can attest to the fact that it’s no easy task. After high school, we went to different colleges and now live in different cities but I’m convinced that she had an incredible amount to do with helping me find the person I am today. I don’t believe there are enough words to describe my appreciation for such an amazing person. Even as an adult, because of her, I still believe in best friends.
Although we don’t get to see each other as much as I’m sure we both would like to, while Kathrine visited San Diego a few weeks ago, she supported and encouraged me even during the most inconvenient of days. I made her stand in the rain during a crazy cold day for a quick photo shoot…I guess she’s still putting up with me till’ this day.
Enjoy!
Absolutely perfect.
By the way Kathrine, even though you don’t have the Pochacco pencil box by your side anymore, I’m still completely jealous. You are incredibly beautiful…and you’re not allowed to roll your eyes at that
I forgot to mention her ridiculous sense of style!…
My all time favorites.
Kathrine,
I love you You are an amazing person and I mean it when I say that there are no words to describe my appreciation for you. Thank you for putting up with me even when I was confused and trying to ‘find myself.’ Thank you for all of the good times. Thank you for believing in me.
Hopefully we get to visit each other more this year, Eddie doesn’t know it yet, but we are so going to San Francisco to visit you I remember we used to call each other “sisters” when we would write our little letters to each other, so know that I still consider you my sister. You will always be one of my favorite people, no matter what.
your sis’,
-Marissa
email: info@marissarodriguez.com
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