Been a while now hasn't it? Well, I've got lots to tell you about.
So 2008 is a pretty significant year in the life of Dave. This is the year I marry my high school sweetheart, Ashley. It is also the year of our kick ass honeymoon to Hawaii. This year will also mark the first year I have ever started with a career. I've got high hopes for 2008.
I must tell you about a movie I've seen to kick off 2008. I went out against my will to see Juno, a movie about a pregnant sixteen year old which starts Ellen Page and Micheal Cera. I was less than stoked to see this movie. The verdict? BEST MOVIE EVER. I was completely shocked and impressed with how well this movie was put together. The duologue in particular was inventive, witty and engaging. Also I must admit I have a small celebrity crush on Ellen Page.Another cause for celebration is my ride. My Aveo was leaving me so I purchased at 2003 Jetta Wolfsburg 1.8 liter Turbo 5 speed manual. I named it after my favorite movie character; Juno. It is Reflex silver and although I don't have a picture of my Juno uploaded yet,
here is a picture of the exact same type of car. It's pretty effin sweet. I love my car.2008 also brought new pain into my life. A friend of mine named Leslie Lyons passed away at age 26. Her death was sudden and took all who knew her by surprise. Up until this point in my life, I have never lost anyone that was that close to me (knock on wood). Leslie was the first person close to me to die. Even now I am not sure how well I am dealing with it. It still seems so surreal like she isn't dead, just gone somewhere that she will return from. I had a recent dream that she was still here, talking to Ashley and I just like she used to. It still seems like it was all a mistake and that she can't really be gone.
The memorial service was one of the saddest that I have ever been a witness to. Leslie touched so many lives and she was loved by each and every one of them. It seemed she was the glue
that held her family together and at the memorial service, her family were devastated to say the least. Everyone was devastated. The sound of crying and sniffling and anguish was everywhere. It was very hard to be present for.Leslie, you were very special to so many people. More than you probably realized. You are and will continue to be desperately missed. I'm sure where ever you are now is a better place because you're there. Sleep well...
