talk with old friends

that ties all the memories and experiences and feelings together is an awesome thing. I’ve never fully understood how powerful it really was until this year. I am really very thankful to have these old friends who have known me since I was little, who have never rejected me and appreciate me for who I am now. I have no such bond here where I live and I miss it in a huge way.

with 4 old friends this weekend. It is unfortunate that I’m led to talk with them under less-than cheerful conditions. But as I was saying to D today, this is a wake up call to actually make the choice to call, email, or see each other. We never know when it will be our last in this lifetime.

of old friends while in Seattle yesterday and there may be a possibility we could see each other on Saturday before I leave. We’ll see… But it would be really nice.

Haven’t seen Dave in probably 3 years, but Beth I haven’t seen since 1993.

with Monique in Luxembourg this weekend. So cool to do this. Web cams are one thing, but to chat with someone halfway around the world on Skype is just ultra exciting.

to reconnect with Beth, an old friend from high school. Last time I saw her was at a class reunion 15 years ago and I don’t even think we spoke at the time. She’s someone I think has a good head on her shoulders and she’s emotionally stable, so I feel comfortable in confiding in her about some of the BS that is my life here. Hopefully she can get as much out of talking with me as I do her.

Can’t remember how we even reconnected. I think another old school mate gave me her email address and one of us decided to see what the other was up to in life.

I don’t necessarily agree with all of her opinions and suggestions about things we’ve talked about, but I honestly believe that there is real sincerity and concern. It’s nice to have a friend like that. It really is.

(MochaMan) is wanting to come back to 43 Things. I think he can use a bit of 43 Thinging right about now. A tough divorce and having to move out of his house last week is really hammering him mentally and physically.

Heck, I need to give him a call. Will do today!

(who is no longer on the site) just about every week. The poor guy is going through an ugly divorce and he says that I am just about the only old friend he has that tries to stay in touch with him. It’s got to be murder to be in a predicament like that and not have good friends to lean on for advice and support. I hope I am at least that for him.

MochaMan on 43 Things. He’s been such a great buddy of mine for so many years.