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Well...today was it. Today was the last day I saw Anna in person.

You know, it's sad when a friend leaves. They enter your life so quickly, then they leave, leaving only a lingering sense of their presence. And then you're empty;You constantly search for them, and only occasionally do you find them.

Anna was-is-special to me. She reminds of Nic in ways no one else here in Hawaii could. Even though I never really got to spend time with her, or hang out, I still consider her my friend-one of the best I'll ever have in this life. I won't sacrifice her friendship for anything.I won't feel any anger at her for choosing to leave-it's the best thing for her, and my feelings aren't that important as long as it will make her happy. I won't feel any bitterness at her for not telling me stuff, or never spending time with me-there's no point, nor satisfaction, in holding grudges. I can't say that I WON'T miss her; I'll miss her alot. But I'm not going to waste my time lamenting the loss. It was necessary.

I know that some of my friends will be affected by this more than others;I can think of one offhand who'll be broken-hearted. I won't scoff at her, or tell her to get over it. I know what it feels like to have your best friend-your sister-taken away. It's terrible. Every day, you feel their absence cutting into you, like a white-hot knife. And it never goes away. After time, you get used to it. But the pain won't go away-ever. I haven't fully recovered from my loss of my sister yet, and it's been about five years.

I know that some of my friends will see this and go, "Oh, get over it. It happens all the time." Well, to those people, I say 'Screw you.'. She's never had one of her good friends move from this island; she can go visit them. Unlike her, I know what it feels like to not be able to see your friend when you need them most.I hope that you try to tell me to get over it...because I'll go off on you like a bomb, and it won't be pretty. I won't be kind, or understanding. Screw that crap. I've put up with your lies, your abuse, and your ridicule for long enough and I'm tired of it. Just give me one good reason to yell at you...I dare you.

I can't say that I know what my friend will go through once Anna leaves, but all I can do is to try and be there for her. I'm not saying that she'll precisely go through all the feelings I did, but I can understand it if she goes into a depression. I'll help her out as much as I can, but I don't know if it will be enough. I truly don't.

All I can do is pray that we'll get through it. And I can only pray that Anna and I meet once again in this lifetime. We'll meet up once again, if I can help it..

And that's enough for me to go on.