Joe was the person that gave me my first real accomplishment in college. Yes, it was just a one act play, but for the first time it was MY show. I wasn't an extra or a minor part, what I did made the show along with my partner. Joe was convinced I was the one for the part and he became one of my best friends in that time as well. As I mentioned days ago when talking about Kristin, I wasn't exactly trying to make friends with people who resembled those I would have disliked in high school and though I would change my opinions later, as a freshman I was looking for my place and Joe helped me.
The show was Dr. Fritz and I was dying of food poisoning throughout the 13 minute piece. This is no small feat considering I was groaning and clutching my stomach the whole time. I would end up with stomach aches afterwards which is a shame when you have to start drinking to celebrate. I believe I was ok though.
Joe was there for me the following year when I became really upset over a girl who, in hindsight, was not worth a second thought. He even cancelled rehearsal for the show we were doing together so I could vent.
Joe was the first person in college I really looked up to. When he graduated, I was sad and I didn't even really stick to theater after that but he helped me through some amazingly difficult things. When I think about my growth throughout college, Joe was one of the key people who helped me start to figure out who I really am and thought I don't see him very often anymore, he will always be a great friend for that.
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