Alissa used to come over to my house on Monday nights. We would have dinner together. Put on sweats and some oversized fuzzy slippers and be as comfortable as possible. She would study (that’s why she became a lawyer) and I’d work on my DJ skills (and that’s why I’m not a lawyer!) …
Just 2 people… sharing each others company. Each living their own life.. but somehow sharing it together. In a time where it was about the moment and the people in that moment. She accepted me… the real me… before there was broken me… before my heart was hardened by life.
We reconnected later in life… and she accepted that version of me as well.
Back then, it was a time where you would always catch me doing the things that made me happy. Road trips just because. Spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen. Having a midnight conversation about life’s wonder and depth… and wine. (Don’t ever forget the wine!)
In that world, the only rule was to love life, appreciate the moments, cherish the journey… and those that were on the path with you… supporting you… defending you. You protected those that you shared your time with because they and the time were important.
Back then we were invincible. We could conquer the world. We did this with and for each other not ever realizing that one day, we’ll all run out of time.
Today you ran out of time Alissa… and I already miss you.
The rest of us… well we might as well make the most of the chances and time we’re given.. Starting with love. Starting with hope. And starting with today.
Maybe today will be my last day…
Maybe we will never talk again…
Maybe we all need to seize this moment… right here… right now… while we still can.
To you Alissa… until we meet again.
I love you… Koval
