Anthony is one of those guys who, in a pinch, will be at your house. Sure, you might not see for months, but when you do it’s always a memorable experience. I see a lot of myself in him. A person who’s just trying to find their merry way through the turbulent tribulations of life. 

Our story began through introductions of a mutual friend. There was an instant connection between us and a friendship that was apparent. After many hangouts with our mutual friendship we formed a separate bond from him and went on to become chums of our own. 

We furthered our bond when I assisted in getting him a job at the logistics place I was working at. It was unbridled loyalty. We got along famously at the job, and along with another friend became the official workaholics trio. I don’t know if I’ve ever had the luxury of being in a corporate environment with that many jokes and goof off moments thrown around. Don’t get me, wrong. We not only did our work, but we excelled at it. We just knew how to have fun. It was a bright moment in our relationship. But with light comes darkness.

We would both abandon ship at our job and it would divide our relationship. I didn’t see him much over the past months following. Then the light came again. We rekindled our relationship and have been bonding and chatting since. The thing you need to know about Anthony and I, is we have constant ebbs and flows that are reminiscent of each others lives. When Anthony’s employed, I’m employed. When I’m out of commission for a bit, he is as well. It’s not intentional, but it’s situational for sure. It gives us a close connection that I don’t share with some of my other friends.

Anthony, our bond runs deep for being friends only a few years now. I feel like I’ve connected with you forever. Hopefully, both for our future and our mental state - our lives will level out one day, and we’ll know the true meaning of being content.