Old Friends

An old friend of mine rolled into town yesterday just to see me!  It's always so surprising to me how really good friends can just pick up where they left off.  In a totally awesome way, we hugged it out and decided that we wouldn't go so long without making an effort to get together again.  All of my best relationships have gone through some sort of "what happened while we were caught up in our own lives?  That can't happen again - HOW did I miss that?"  So, we caught up, he took me out to lunch, and he helped me fix the shades in my living room!  Typical day, I suppose!

It is SUCH a pleasure to see an old friend.  They "knew you when..." and can get all nostalgic.  They've either watched you grow up or grown up with you, so they can essentially see the true you.  They know who you wanted to be "when you grow up," and what has changed.  They can often help you to reflect on where you've been, where you want to be, and where you are going.  Old friends also pretty much know how to make you laugh, pick you up when you're down, and listen when life gets you down.  Oh, and they know all your old tricks, so good luck pulling a fast one on them!  Most of all, if old friends are still good friends, they can tell when you need a friend.

Message of the day: Old friends are irreplaceable.  Stay in touch.

...Or don't.  It won't change my reality.  Cheers!