Oluwaseyifunmi...

A lot of my close friends are people I've known for a long time, mostly from early high school days, Of course I've made friends along the way but some of my closest are also the oldest. But let me tell you about this girl. I guess I should start from the beginning, we kinda have a cute love story.

It was cold dreary winter day, 12/12/09 to be precise. I only know the exact date because I took the picture below.  It was my first quarter at Davis and I had finished finals that day, most of my new friends had gone home for winter break, I don't know where I got the bright Idea that staying in Davis would be a wise decision.

I was on skype with my friend Ebuka and I think we were playing some game (chinese checkers or hangman). We thought it would be fun to add another person to our game, but none of our mutual friends were online so he asked me if I minded if he called Seyi (this is how I remember the story oh :s if I'm wrong please don't correct me, I like my story).

...I was cool with it, the more the merrier yes? So he added her to the call, we never ended up playing the game. When she answered the phone she was speaking yoruba to someone and I remember thinking, how cool! I never hear young people speaking yoruba to one another. So yeah we just ended up just gisting about various topics. Then Ebuka said "You california people" and I was like what? You're in California? and she was like yeah, San Francisco. I got so excited! That's like 2 and a half hours from Davis! I love SF and I hang out in the city a lot. We discussed our favorite SF spots till Ebuka started feeling left out. lol

After a while I complained about being hungry and how I was out of milk, then she said "I'm not doing anything I'll bring you some"
I was like "what? it's past midnight and it's an almost 3hour drive!"
 And she was like "But you're hungry, what's your address I'm getting in my car"
So just like that I gave this girl I had just met my address to come to my house in the middle of the night. Long story short she came, She forgot the milk and brought an uninvited guest - her poodle who peed on my carpet and chased me around my apartment. (the picture above with the poodle was taken that night we met).
So she stayed over that night with her hyperactive dog and the next day instead of going to buy milk, I packed an overnight bag and followed her back to hers, I ended up staying 5days. lol

And that was the beginning of a long friendship, I can't imagine how many miles I put on her car with all the back and forths. I remember telling my mom about her and how we met and then my mom spoke to her and fell in love.

Overtime I came to love not only her but this wahala dog "Buddy" we have a complicated relationship but I do love her.

Seyi was with me during some of my most difficult times read breakup  ever, ready with a box of tissues and several bottles of wine. We had great times in my apartment. She never missed my birthday and we always spent them either on my couch or bed singing off key and drinking wine and then stuffing our faces at sushi buffet later.

One of my favorite memories with her was new year's eve 2009, we had been at a party banquet thing(such a fun fancy party) then at a quarter to 12 we decided we didn't want to party into the new year so we started rushing home, needless to say we didnt make it and ended up parking in front of a 7-eleven and praying into the new-year.

Our many beach escapades (see Living on the edge) were always so much fun! it pays to live on the coast.

If I were to describe Seyi in one word it would be "Selfless" when she cares about you she will always make your needs a priority. She also is the definition of "I don't send" I love her spirit. I remember anytime we went into a store she would dance sing and just generally embarrass me just for the heck of it. (ugh why is this starting to sound like an eulogy? God Forbid). A lot has changed since I first met her, for one she no longer wears only distressed boyfriend jeans I mean she must have had like 10 pairs(pictured below)! And she is no longer a cynic. In fact she makes even me do the puke face sometimes, yeah that cheesy in love). But she still collects perfume and she still has one of the strongest spirits I've ever met.

I'm definitely blessed to have met her just by chance. I only hope I''ve brought as much joy into her life as she has to mine.

So what's the point of this long story? We'll She's moving to a different state, and yeah it's not that big of a deal but then it is. It hit me hard on Tuesday. See no matter where I went, I would always know that when i came back to California Seyi would be there. When I went to Italy and came back, she was there, when I moved to Nigeria and then 6months later found myself back in America guess whose house I went straight to from the airport? Yeah. She has been a constant. I was a Big girl as I hugged her goodbye yesterday, I didn't even cry but mahhn... sigh

So Seyi, When you read this (and forgive me for reducing your street cred) I just want you to know I love and care for you deeply. As you start this next chapter of your life I wish you utmost happiness and God's guidance and protection. Take time out for yourself so you can continue to be as amazing as you are. You are a special person, beautiful inside and out and I am privileged to call you my friend!

If you (La Bella imperfezione readers) are reading this, please send her some positive energy and also take time out to appreciate the good friends you have (the reason this was sounding like an eulogy was 'cos people only ever stay these things when it's too late) If you appreciate someone let them know today!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Love always,
Sabirah