I'm a lucky gal - An Ode to Friendship

Why you may ask? Well I have two of the most amazing best friends anyone could have in the world. I was very lucky to meet both of them and to still have them in my life.
Back story: Tricia-Leigh
I met Tricia through my theatre group back in 1998. We were both skiddish about each other but on many an occasion we had to work together so we hung out. We then became good friends and found that we had a lot in common and could laugh at the same things. Tricia had another part of her though. This person was a princess and insisted that everyone do her bidding and be at her every beck and call. This princess had a very sly and whinning way of getting things done and soon you fell under her spell saying yes to her every command. Then one day I woke up, and realized that there was another option to her requests. I realized that you could say no to her. To her shock, horror and surprise, someone actually uttered this word. We have been best friends ever since. Me, the first person to say no to her. It was something she had to respect. Even though our best friend relationship was solidified only a few months before I left for China. When I came back, it was like I never left. Sometimes I feel like I've known her for decades. We have done so much together and been through alot as well, both individually and together that I couldn't see my life without her. I truly hope that we can remain the friends that we are for a very long time, if not the rest of our lives.
Back story: Chetan
I met Chetan in the summer of 1999 while we were both working at Paramount Canada's Wonderland. Him and I just hit it off almost immedeately. After we both left Wonderland, we kept in touch and once again discovered that we had a lot in common and could laugh at the same things. One of the biggest things that moved our relationship was the fact that we were both and still are, huge fans of Seinfeld. I can't say I know exactly when we became best friends. It wasn't that much longer after we met. I guess it just kinda happened subtly and overnight (if that is at all possible) but once again, I couldn't see my life without him in it. Mind you, him and I don't see very much of each other. I'm lucky if I see him once or twice a year but when we do see each other it's as if we never parted. We still laugh at the same jokes that seem to get funnier every time we tell them and we also find new ways to entertain each other. He is another person that I would like to remain friends with for a very long time, if not the rest of our lives.
I'm not particularly lucky in the love department but sometimes I think, with friends like these, who needs a boyfriend. I have found 2 of the greatest human beings in the world and they are friends with me and if I had a boyfriend and he couldn't accept that, then he would have to take a hike, because there is no way that I would give up Tricia or Chetan.
So that's a bit of my story.
No regrets and who's Carm?

TTFN

Before I get into that

Well I just had to update this little bit of info. I will get to Vegas and all that but this incident is totally blog worthy.
I was dropping my mom off to work when we stopped at a red light. Out of nowhere this guy hit us from behind. In the process of exchanging info he said that he wanted to see my drivers' lisence since I was the driver. Well little problem with that. I have since fixed it but at the time my DL was expired. Actually it expired back in February. Not for any bad reason or anything but because I wasn't able to renew it while I was in China. I needed to have a new picture taken.
Well he just couldn't let it go. He insisted on calling the police to "resolve" this matter. Me and my mom knew that we were a little fucked if they came and asked for my DL and saw that I wasn't supposed to be driving. We told him that I didn't have it but it didn't matter since the car was my mom's, I was covered under her insurance and if the cops did ask, I still had 24 hours to produce the documentation. He kept going on about the fact that it was the law and he was calling the police. After we decided that it was enough talking to him, we made a call ourselves. The guy on the phone said that if the damage was less than $1000, then all we had to do was exchange info, go our seperate ways and then talk to our insurance companies. When I handed the phone to the guy to talk to the guy on the phone, he tells them the same thing but goes on again about the fact that me, the driver, didn't have a DL. When the phone was handed back to me I said that the rear ender didn't know what he was talking about, I wasn't the driver and we wanted to leave. The guy on the phone said that now because there was a dispute, we had to wait for the cops. So mom and I, in Thelma and Louise fashion pulled a fast one on him. After sitting for an hour and a half in rush hour traffic the cops finally came. I'm in the passenger seat and mom is in the driver's seat. The cops only heard that one of the drivers didn't have a DL. Assuming it was my mom they were pretty agressive with her when they came to the car. My mom produced her info, they took it and gave the necessary details to the rear ender. This man still kept going on and on about the fact that I was the driver and I didn't have my DL. Mom and I just looked stunned and confused on what he was talking about. I wasn't driving. He must be crazy. Heck if he can't see the car in front of him at a red light, how could he distinguish two women who look so much alike with the same tattoo on the same arm. At one point my mom was out of the car and the second cop came to me (still in the passenger seat) he asks "Do you have a DL?" My reply "I don't drive. I'm here on vacation. I just spent 10 months in China and I was going to spend the evening with my mom at work" All he could say was "ok" and then he left. The one officer said that there was no way he could believe one story over the other since he wasn't present at the time but the more the guy went on, the more it made him look crazy. Mom and I just had to laugh. There was no serious damage to our car. Just 2 dents where the bolts from his lisence plate hit us and that was about it. There was absolutely no damage to his car.
After we were released, we went up the street to make a u-turn and noticed on our way back, that the guy was still there arguing with the officer. The officer did not look amused. My point is, why are you fucking arguing? What do you have to gain in knowing who was driving? Were you injured? Was your car damaged? No? Then who cares. Why does it matter? I could understand if your car was damaged, then it would be important to know who was driving if in the event you wanted to sue, but it wasn't. Besides, if anyone would do the suing, it would be us. You hit us! From behind! You're fucking in the wrong! Move on dude! This is a losing battle! Two bitches against one idiot. No contest. And yes I say 2 bitches because I've learned from the best.
So I just thought I had to share that. Don't get me wrong, we are not in the habit of doing that kind of thing but we were trying to do the right thing by exchanging info with this guy who was clearly in the wrong and then he was trying to make trouble for us. I know it was a bit my fault since I hadn't gotten my DL renewed since I've been back in town but the thing about that is.............. I haven't been back in town. I've been everywhere but. And I know I'm required to give him my DL, but there was no serious damage, so why linger. My mom volunteered hers but he wouldn't hear of it. Anyway, I have taken care of my DL and shouldn't have any future problems, but if I do, then atleast we won't have to pull that scam again.

TTFN

PS, this is all confirmation that I'm not the kind of gal that likes to take it from behind. Anyone who knows can confirm, when it comes to back there, I am strictly EXIT ONLY!!!

back in town

Well I got back home safely and with many a tale to tell. I just wanted to drop a quick hello and say that it feels really good to be home. I have so much to tell about my rtip to Las Vegas and then my 2 trips to Pennsylvania and then all the shit that has been going on in the past few days but I really have to get my thoughts together and in some cases edit my thoughts before I can put them out there for you. So be prepared, you'll have a huge read coming up soon.

God it feels good to get home.

In closing, I would however like to say the following: "Why pay for it, when you could get it at the Genetti for free?" Those who know, will totally get that, unfortunately for the rest, I can't even begin to explain. Thanks for your patience and I'll be hooking up with you soon.

TTFN