An Apology

Something pretty phenomenal happened today.

Josh and I have been friends since we were 12 or so. Met in middle school. Can't even remember meeting him, but we've always been friends. He dated my best friend. We were in band together. And then after we hit our 20s, I even agreed to be his arm candy for the Marine Ball. It's a good friendship.

And he sent me a message the other day over Facebook.
Just to chat. Just to catch up. No big deal.
Missed him last night, but I've been knackered and going to bed early anyway.

Today, he sends a message.
This has left me feeling so... wholesome. I can't even remember what he's talking about, but how marvellous it is to get a genuine, meaningful message like this one.

Sorry, I was drunk sleeping

There could have been an earthquake right next to me and I would have slept through it

12:43PM

Janette

Haha. Nice

Hey you know

I really just wanted to apologize

Janette

For sleeping? All forgiven

No no

I mean, I've been thinking

About when we were in high school

And I, at least once, really didn't treat you like a person

I treated you like an object, when I pulled your shirt down that time...might've been 16

And it was wrong

And I just wanted to make sure I told you that that event had an impact on me. Seeing that in had done wrong I mean

I'm still embarrassed about it, and I'm sorry

Janette

Whoa. Thanks. I don’t remember that happening, but I’m impressed that it has such a profound effect on you

Do you think all the media stuff is pushing people to reflect more?

DEFINITELY

I just...cant believe I convinced myself that it was okay to do

I'm really glad we're friends ya know

Janette

And here I can’t remember it at all. I mean, I remember similar things happening in high school, but from other people (and mostly college)

I've been told that.

Janette

So, cool.

Told what

I've been reflecting with some lady comics, and they all said that lots of guys have done that to them

So many they can't remember

But I remember

I'm sure there's worse guys, but that's not the point. I fucked up, and I'm just lucky you gave me a chance to learn from it

Janette

Oh man. I LOVE a genuine apology. You’re the best

Janette

And I’m glad we’re friends too. Thank you

Love ya janette

Janette