I met Ariza at a friend's house. We had met a few times but one day she asked me for a ride to her graduation ceremony I obl8ged not knowing that day was going to be the begining of our friendship. She was a friend of a friend, but later in life we became very close. We joked about us being besties but we were always bros. That was our dynamic, Bros. We would hang out, watch GOT, walk the beach, talk about life, I took her fishing, played music and we went and took rock climbing lessons.
My favorite memory is of her being super confident that she could hold my weight while climbing. I was easily twice her weight, but she was able to hold me from falling so I climbed. Once at the top I didnt want to let go, but I did and she lowered me down but kept me past any jug handles or holds on the rock face so she let me dangle there.
A not fit 220lb man just dangling. My crotch uncomfortably ensnared by the harness, and wearing a stupid helmet spinning in a circle.
With Ariza cackling with laughter at me while jigging me up and down from the bottom. We could not stop laughing, amd we talked about it the entire day after.
Im going to miss you Brochacha, you were a massive part of my life when I needed a friend like you most and I am so eternally grateful that we met. I wish we had kept in better touch, but life has a way of changing your course. I know wherever you are you have great company. I remember how much you enjoyed my hugs, but hated my beard on your face, I wish I could give you one last hug like that. To see your face and body squirm to get away, like a big brother teasing his little sister. I hope we all get to hang out again in the next life, I Love You Bro. ❤️