Reason 427

why geography and distance stinks. I've said countless times how much I hate geography. Let me give you a little more insight as to why.

1160.62 miles.

It is exactly 1160.62 miles from Jacksonville, Florida to Wyoming, Michigan. 1160.62 miles from her doorstep to mine.

The distance, the miles are normal for us. We've never lived by each other. We've never had the typical friendship of sitting in each other's living rooms talking and laughing until our sides hurt. We can't go on double dates or to the movies. We can't grab a beer or eat ice cream because we had a crappy day. Missing everyday life is normal for us.

When it becomes even more difficult is when milestone and major events happen. When we bought our first homes, the birth of Colin, today.

Today my best friend graduated from nursing school. Words can not explain how proud I am of her and her accomplishments. Words can not explain the disappointment of not being able to be 1160.62 miles away on this special day in her life. I wish I could give her a congratulatory hug, tell her face to face how proud I am of her dedication and hard work. I wish I could tell her she's going to make a great nurse and I would - and will- come to her in a heartbeat with any medical questions or advice. I wish I was there listening to her family's southern drawl and the sound of laughter and excitement in the air. I wish I could see the sense of accomplishment on her face. I just wish I was there.

Reason 427 of why geography sucks. I'm missing Angela's graduation and it sucks. I miss you AC and I love you dearly! Congrats!!