Random Thoughts

I've found that blogging is much cheaper than therapy. I've recently gotten over the death of a friend, many organizational changes at work, and lots of life changes for my closest friends. One of my friends is getting married, the other is off to college across the country. With all of the random thoughts that can go through your mind at any given moment, there are always those people, places, and things that are rarely far from your thoughts. For me, it's my closest friends. Despite the fact that we don't see each other on a daily (or sometimes yearly) basis, I still keep in touch as best that I can. When something is important enough, you always need to make the time. I've done that over the next few months. I've got weddings and other road trips that require my personal attention, and I used my legendary scheduling skills to get ready for the multiple trips. It's interesting to see the ripple effect that is caused by major life changes of other people.

I once took a picture of myself with a few of my friends several years ago, and due to travel schedules and other commitments, we haven't been able to get together ever since that picture was taken. It's starting to become a bit difficult to get everyone together from all over the country. Some have new jobs, and others just can't travel as easily. I also just got contacted from one of my classmates for the first time in almost twenty years. I don't think I've had the opportunity to be with more than two of my classmates at the same time in almost twenty years. We're spread out all over the world, I think.

With all that has happened in the past several months, I've realized that I do need to start getting back out there to see my friends more often. In the past, I've been too focused on various projects. Last week, a friend of mine called me to let me know she was in town -- well, about 100 miles away. I decided to drive up and meet for dinner. These days, even with the pressures of work and other stuff going on in life, you've got to make the time for everyone. I think it's time for a few other reunions, too.

Ok, I've been spewing forth a lot of psychobabble once again. Although, I do think it has some merit. Don't let life pass you by. Think about it. See ya.