Emotional Exhaustion

Emotional Exhaustion
Current mood: exhausted

I swear if there is such a thing as emotional exhaustion then I have it BAD. From Wednesday, June 8 to now has been a ride filled with some of my lowest moments to some of my best.
On The 8th We buried my good friend Arlene Nicole Gavrilis. She was 25 years old. A photo from the funeral service was on the front page of the Rocky Mountain News on Thursday. I was a pall bearer. Everything about it hurt and still hurts. To know that I will never hear her laugh again haunts me and brings tears even as I write this.
Shortly after all of the ceremonies and the reception, I went home and changed, and flew to Chicago with my good friend Greg. We landed at Midway Airport, Met up with Alicia and went straight to Dana's house. We dropped our stuff off and walked down the street to a little joint called Yak-Zies for food and beer.
I stayed in Chicago until Tuesday and it was better than I had even imagined. The key to my having such a good time was the friends involved. Bluntly put; Without my friends I am nothing. I could not possibly get through this life without them.
All of this week has just made me appreciate all of the people who have affected my life if even only a small way. I love my friends and will do anything for them. I hope that everyone realizes what effect they have on others' lives and that the last time you saw friends could be the LAST time you see your friends. I appreciate all of my true friends out here. you know who you are whether I have met you or not.
Thanks.