This planet will not be the same without Thayla on it. I met that big hearted girl when she was 20 and I was 14. She dated my cousin that lived with my family for a brief time. We were instant friends and she invited me to go with her wherever she went. She didn’t look down on me because I was younger than her. She loves any fellow Leo ♌️. She stopped dating my cousin but our relationship did not end and she called me her cousin from then on. Adventurous is an understatement. She is the funnest and funniest gal I know. She gave me the courage to do daring and fun things and I’m very grateful for those experiences now that I’m older. Thayla took me to rivers, lakes, ponds, parks, nightclubs, bars, concerts, bridges, forests, mountains, game shows, museums, parties and restaurants. She would even bring me to work at several different jobs in her life. If it is a great memory, Thayla was there. She called me her lil Buddy. “Hey Buddy, call me when you get home” “hi buddy, what are you doin this weekend”? Thayla was spontaneous! One night after my class she’s sitting there in the parking lot saying “Get in Buddy! We’re going to The Price is Right!” What a fun trip that was! We thought for sure she was going to be picked from the audience when Rod said “Now here’s a name you don’t hear often!”… but it was “Rocky”. While at a wax museum she convinced me to touch the lasso in the original Wonder Woman costume. The alarms sounded and we ran out of there! We went to Manns theater and she was thrilled to find her hands fit Marilyn Monroe’s hands and my hands fit Jane Russell’s. That meant to her the trip was meant to be. She was into signs and non coincidences. Thayla would just show up at my door, “I got an extra ticket, let’s roll.” She was the ultimate cool chick. She threw my 21st birthday party (parties?). She took me from fun spot to fun spot all night long. No matter where she was in the country we were always connected. We lived with each other at 3 separate times in my life and I enjoyed each time being always near one of my favorite people. Thayla always had plenty on her mind and she was an intellectual frequently. Many times we discussed life after death, the universe, religions, history, etc. But she loves her celebrity gossip! She also loves music, all genres, and would discuss lyrics or melodies all the time. She cared what you thought about these subjects, she was an intense listener. She loved her friends. When she became a mom she loved her kids so much they were the center of her world. We bonded even more then, as my kids were just a year or so in age ahead of hers. When my family was “home challenged” for a brief period, Thayla insisted on using her rewards to put us in a hotel. My kids were sick at the time and she was that compassionate. Her heart was huge. She was a genuine empath. If you are in pain, she feels it. If you are thrilled, she’s thrilled too! When her friends are sick she worries about them and will call to see if you’re better or what do you need. One of a kind woman with a one of a kind name. Thayla had that way of making someone feel great, something that you’re super glad they’re your friend. I already thought of Thayla every day throughout the day and that’s not going to change. I see a magazine at the store and think ooohhh I’m gonna ask Thayla what she thinks about so and so. I see shows or movies and know that we will be discussing that one or this one. We talked about politics as we had very similar views so I always intend to ask Thay about the latest news. She was into fashion and real estate and historical places. Astronomy, biology and cinematography, she was always talking about so many things! Every place in California jogs a Thayla thought. I’d been to the top and down of this state with Thay at my side. Movies, music, buildings, people, celebrities, places, kids, families, all of it will remind me of Thayla. Always. I hope she’s somewhere having a blast. She will be missed dearly but I will just keep talking to her, phone no longer needed. I lost my buddy, but we shall meet again.
