It's true!
It happened! Anthony and I video chatted this afternoon. I was so nervous, it felt like I was at graduation in the crowd of sailors trying to find him all over again. His good friend in A School let Anthony use his Skype account so he could see me, special thanks to Cabunoc for this! It felt so good to his face in real time streaming video. I wanted to jump through the screen of my laptop and give him a hug. He looks so good in his blue camo and his cute hair cut. My parents came to say hi and see him too. I showed Anthony what I had done around the house since he left and let my rabbit Bonni say hello. The first several minutes consisted of constant smiles and staring at each other. It just felt so darn good to see him.
However, I must say the conversation was a little dry. I have a couple theories as to why he didn't say much: One, he was in his buddy's room and felt a little awkward having him within an earshot; Two, he didn't want to get too upset in front of his friend so he couldn't really get into it; Or three, he just didn't know what or have much to say. I'm banking on number two. A couple times over the days before we chatted Anthony said, in reference to the video chat, he didn't want to cry in front of Cabunoc. So I'm pretty sure he just didn't want to get emotional. I just kept it together until we hung up. I was far too excited to see him to get wrapped up in being upset. I wish I knew how to take a screenshot too, I wanted to have a picture to remember our first chat.
Either way, this video chat was a great way to get connected again (as if calling everyday isn't enough, or more than most people get). It came just in the nick of time, too. We were both feeling like we couldn't get a grip on if each other still existed as tangible people (again, as if it had been that long, only a couple months). Seeing all his facial expressions and mannerisms was something I had missed so much. Anthony's so quirky, I love it. We did talk for some time, the video chat lasted about forty minutes or so. I'm totally bringing his laptop when his mom and I go visit him in October. This way we can video chat more often and in the comfort of his own room. I can't wait to do it again! Thanks again to Cabunoc for making it possible! I owe you one!
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