This is a thread about one of my dearest friends @supercw, who lost a noble and tireless fight with cancer and died peacefully last night surrounded by family. I just found out and I’m still processing. This thread will be staggered.
But just fucking look at us in this moment.
But just fucking look at us in this moment.
I was one year into Hawaii and I made no friends because I was living with a partner. We broke up, and I realized I had made NO friends in this new state. I found an online message board and said, "I'm heartbroken and need new friends." Christa messaged me.
She said, "I'm having my birthday party this weekend. Come hang out! I'll introduce you around." This was 10 years ago to this day. We added each other on Facebook so that's how I know. I went to her party and discovered she was the queen of Honolulu's nightlife.
She adopted me. Eventually social circle was inseparable from hers because she helped me rebuild my life. She was a promoter, a DJ, a blogger, a journalist, but she also helped me network, navigate a society I soon found myself deeply embedded in. I was who I was because of her.
We did so many things together. We’d sneak off to do things even our friends would disapprove of because we were THOSE PEOPLE at the party. We did zombie photo shoots for bars. We played Rock Band. We danced and sang.
She was a master of making anyone feel like they were the most special person in the room.
I am so glad we spoke this past Christmas Day. Her final words to me: “I will never leave you. I’ll always be with you.” Always together Christa. Aloha and until we meet again.
I am so glad we spoke this past Christmas Day. Her final words to me: “I will never leave you. I’ll always be with you.” Always together Christa. Aloha and until we meet again.
And fuck cancer.
I have internalized her motto for life. Unforgettable words.
"It's exciting. Get excited." - @supercw
"It's exciting. Get excited." - @supercw
This was the DM that brought us together. She barged herself into my life, only to make it better and happier with her good works and wisdom. Thank you for your friendship and light Christa Wittmier.
Here is the obit for Christa. Find out more about her wonderful life and her cancer project. staradvertiser.com/2019/01/04/bre…
More photos of Christa in her element, the best hype woman you could ask for, always smiling even at work. I wish you all could’ve known her too.
