I first met Wendy early in my freshman year at Northwestern, since she lived down the hall from me at ISRC (the International Studies Residential College). Her smile and laugh were always infectious and no matter how bad a day from orgo bio or anything else, she'd always be there making me smile. From then on, we had a great friendship and was always ready to go and have a good time.
Over the years at NU, the gang of four (me, Paolo, Erica and Wendy, but often joined by Carrie and Lilly) were going to Boyz town to go dancing at Roscoe's. First, before we were all 21, we had to sneak into the bar via their tasty little cafe. Funny how every time after dinner, we all had to go to the bathroom and never seem to return from the bar area....So oddly enough, despite it being a gay bar, Wendy got tons more phone numbers than any of us every did....
I got to hang with her last year for her birthday in Vegas. Despite her chemo, she was still ready to go and explore.
I'll miss her smile, her laugh, her energy and think of her when I'm ever out on the dancefloor.
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Once I figure out how to work this blog thing better, I'll post something more, but Emery... thanks for starting this up. I look forward to reading about many more memories we all have of Wendy. What a precious soul to have known and loved.
ReplyDeleteYes, thank you Emery. I am in complete in total shock. I remember going to a heavy metal rock concert with Wendy last year and she could rock with the best of them :) One thing about Wendy was her determination and strength. Although I didn't see her before she went on to her next journey I will forever admire her courage and the love for her son. I'll miss you Wendy. I still can't believe your gone.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured Wendy to a T, Emery. She was such a great suitemate and always so happy and full of life. It didn't matter what you suggested, she was always up for it. I know that no matter what I say, it will be inadequate.
ReplyDeleteHer attitude was summed up perfectly by Jeff tonight. When he met her at the 10 year reunion, she told him to tell me that I was lucky to have him. And that if he were ever available, he should give her a call because she'd snap him right up! We had a nice laugh about that tonight remebering.