For Layla
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A pleasant surprise
Yesterday was a slow start for me. I opened my eyes and kissed the morning at about 11am, zombie walked over to my computer and attempted to respond to the abundance of instant messages left by my best friend, Layla.
I do a lot less complaining about life these days. One of the reasons is I saved money by switching to Geico and the other is I’ve got an amazing friend who means the world to me. Layla dropped in by surprise yesterday while I was actually blogging. My whole day did a 360 backflip because she’s so much fun to be around. She thinks exactly like me and has a beautiful creative mind. I secretly wished she’d stay the night. It gets lonely here sometimes you know?
P.S. I’m listening to her breathe as Im writing this. It’s 11:05pm and she’s fast asleep and as cute as a baby.
She’s Samantha Barbie
Remember that cool kid in 8th grade? The one everyone wanted to give their cheese sandwich to in exchange for their friendship (or soul)? Samantha Barbie is her. I think its fair to say Im a people person. I love meeting new people. But if someone paid me a million Milano cookies to tell the truth, I’d have to say one of my favorite new people I’ve met in the last few months would be Sam.
She may not know this but she is one of the few people who inspire me if not everyday, at least a few days out of the week. She’s right up there with Steve Jobs, Layla Robinson and Matt Hayes. We can’t help but be attracted to the charismatic energy people demonstrate and the confidence the posses. Its something we all want and enjoy.
Sam was originally a student at a music school I was affiliated with. After her piano lesson one day she wondered into my office in her rain-boots, where I was playing my guitar, and boldly asked me to teach her. Of course, I accepted. Me being the guy I was and eager to teach the art of the acoustic guitar we began free lessons which continue to this day. Sam has learned so much in the short few months we’ve known each other and I look forward to learning from her every week.
The Funny, daring, sexy, talented, witty, curious, smart and of course drop dead gorgeous Sam! She’s exactly what thousands of men like me are looking for in a woman these days. There aren’t much girls like this in Bermuda. Ill give my left arm for a clone machine right about now. Anyone?
