17 Years

We’ve known each other since we were little. Been to school together, celebrated birthdays and played together.

It wasn’t until high school, when we found each other again, that we decided to try and be together.

That was 17 years ago, yesterday.

Since then, we’ve lived eight different places together. In two different countries.

We’ve been east, we’ve been west. We’ve seen more of the world than I could ever imagine. We spent five years abroad, and two years on an Arctic island.

We spent five years apart, chasing dreams, degrees and futures. We cherished the ups, and fought against the lows.It was hard, at times, but always worth it.

We’ve built homes together. Raised nephews and spoiled nieces.

We’ve had successes. We’ve failed.

And I can’t wait to do it all over again.

To the next 17 years.