More on Julie

Since I poked fun at her in my last post, it's only fair that I post a story that explains why she is my best friend extraordinaire.

Thanksgiving morning 2003, the drive home to Schenectady

Me: Whine whine. Sob sob. Blah blah fishcakes. What am I going to do?
Julie: What are you doing?
Me: Huh?
Julie: I've always thought of you as someone who is really strong when it comes to relationships. I've always admired you for that.
Me: Really?
Julie: Yeah. You've always been someone who just doesn't take any shit, from anyone. I don't know why you keep putting up with this.
Me: Wow. *lightbulb, or something* Shit, you're right. What the fuck am I doing?
Julie: I don't know, but you should quit it.

Weeks later

Julie: Holy shit. I've had that speech in my head, like, forever. All I had to do was say it?