It all started yesterday morning; I got several emails and comments from an old friend from college, one who I haven’t seen or spoken to in years. I was so shocked, because this friend was such a close friend, and when I moved away from college, we fell out of touch. I know now, that it was because of several changing aspects of my life (I came out right after college, which was MOST of the reason I just went forward, without looking back) that led to rapid changes, and leaving old friends behind; but that doesn’t mean that I ever forgot about them. And hearing from her was such an amazing surprise.
It was amazing to hear how much things have changed (she got married and has 2 kids!) in the last 7 years, and it really makes you realize how quickly things can shift and change, as well as how quickly time flies. We ended up talking on the phone last night for the first time in years, and it was as if we had seen each other the day before (but with more stories, of course); and it was great! There are very few people in your life that will have an impact on you, and Vanessa definitely had a huge impact on my life (as well as Beth, whom I am looking forward to reconnecting with soon too! Email me!). While I do regret that we lost touch for so long, I must say, that reconnecting is probably the best thing ever, because it clearly highlights that there is no reason for us to lose touch again. We have to hold onto those special connections in our lives, and this is a very good reminder of how important it is to do just that.
I was seriously on cloud nine last night, because it was amazing to reconnect with someone that I am so close to, even though it has been years since we have seen each other. I also makes me reflect on the changes and choices we make in our lives, and it makes me want to stop for a moment and think about how some of those changes have affected me, and my connections with others. I can honestly say that there are very few people in my life that I would truly consider “best” friends (I know that best indicates one, but I have a few, alright!), and I am just in shock that I was lucky enough to reconnect with one of mine. (Thanks Vanessa for contacting me!!) This blog, if it has served no other purpose than to give me room to share my thoughts and opinions, I can definitely say that it has provided an opportunity for me to reconnect with someone very special to me, that I haven’t seen in years.
How awesome is this world that we live in, that even though time, distance, hundreds of miles, several years, and everything in between can separate us for whatever reason, that sometimes, if we are lucky, we can come back to what matters most to us at some point in the future? Thank goodness for the internets!! You have served me well old friend!! And thanks to Vanessa for googleing me! I am just elated to day, ya’ll… That’s all I can say really; I am just happy to have been lucky enough to reconnect with a great friend, and I totally look forward to making sure that we don’t lose touch again!
you know how to reconnect with *everybody* from your past? sign up on myspace! you seriously won’t believe… like half the nation’s on it.
Donald! It was great talking to you the other day too!!! As for myspace… I cannot do it. Seriously, I can’t. I made a promise to myself that I never would, and I refuse to go back on it. If someone wants to find me, this is the place to do it!
duane, don don is absolutely correct. I can appreciate your reservations about MySpace. The only reason I ever got one was to keep tabs on my younger sisters. My sisters claim to have grown too old for MySpace even though their ages are smack-dab in the middle of what I assume to be the target demographic. Anyways, I’ve never done anything on there besides the basic profile set up yet I routinely get emails from ex co-workers as well as former classmates from high-school and even elementary school.
I’m not advocating MySpace at all … it’s a crappy site but if you’re really on a ‘reconnecting high’ it’s the best way to find people or be found. I seriously doubt Cory from 7th grade would have Googled David P Brown to look for me but it sure was nice to hear from him after he simply stumbled upon me on MySpace.
Just sayin…
dave, I totally hear you man, but like I said, I made a promise to myself, and I intend to stick with it. I don’t really care to hear from anyone that I went to high school, middle school, or earlier, anyway… The ones that I want to be in touch with I’m in touch with; and those that want to contact me will just have to be savvy if they want to find me; rather than rely on myspace. Not a big deal really, just my personal preference.