thanks (((((((((((((((((everyone)))))))))))))))))

I just got back from the going-away party I planned for him. It was nice. I gave him a photo album of pictures of all of his friends, so he remembers what we look like. Also gave him some money so he can buy something nice for himself (he's a bit broke). It was good. Hung out with him and some other friends, got some good pictures of just the two of us ... didn't do much talking, but there's not much left to say. Hugged him goodbye and got a bit teary-eyed. Don't think he noticed though, which is good. Probably seeing him tomorrow and saying goodbye to his parents because I've met his family and they seem to like me and I won't be seeing them while my friend is away.

So ends another chapter in my life. Seems surreal at the moment. Going to write him out a letter telling him everything I said yesterday ... so he remembers that I do care about him.

And you'd better believe I will hound him to keep in contact!