Friends

lately i have been missing my friends from grad school. since graduation, things have definitely changed. my social life has changed. mostly for the better. i have found someone who lights me up everytime i look at her, think about her, or talk to her. she has helped in so many ways to fill in that void. while spending time with her is amazing, i miss having a group of friends to call up and say, "hey, what are you doing? want to come over and watch 'family guy' or '24' or 'the jeffersons?'" not having friends around gives me a new appreciation for the ones i still have. times change. things change. the 'tao te ching' talks about letting things come into our lives and then letting them go. but is reminiscing such a bad thing? i don't think so. i think it's important not to dwell on the past or on what could have been. negative or painful memories help us to have a greater appreciation for the positive and happy ones. i am thankful to the friends who have given me my happiest and most positive memories. to my friend in boston: my thoughts are with you and your wife as you guys continue to find a proper home for roo! hang in there! to my friends in florida: i hope harper is continuing to fill your lives with joy! to my friend in long island: i hope the city and your man are treating you well for you deserve it! to my friend in cincinatti: i hope your mud has settled! to my indian friend: i hope that the pain and anger have subsided and that you are happy wherever you are and whatever you're doing! to my friend who lost her sled in a lake in 7th grade: i hope you and your family are happy! to my old friend who drove me home after i fell down the steps in our fraternity house: i miss you, man! i send my love to all of you and to those i haven't mentioned. and to my love: may you enjoy the time that you are spending with your friends! i can't wait to hold you in my arms once again!