In light of my most recent post something funny happened today...I ran into a couple people at the gym (on my last day at home before I start back for my last semester at college) that I haven't seen since high school-a couple people with whom I used be pretty good friends. What are the odds that the three of us would end up in an 8:30 am circuit training class together? Not sure but they seem pretty slim to me. Anyways, afterwards the three of us went and got lunch together and it just goes to show that if you are open and accepting of making changes in your life, of making an effort to reconnect with people and keep connections that you presently have, then life has a funny way of giving you a little nudge to get you going. I'm so happy to have run into you guys today and so thankful that we were able to pick up where we left off catching up on each others lives. I feel like I am now leaving home and heading back to Boston on a positive note ready to rock through this last semester and then start my life in the adult world (whole other set of issues I'm sure there will be a post about how terrified I am coming up soon).
I guess this post pretty much sums up how I feel about this trip home....short but sweet
Just my thoughts
Radhi
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Hello old friend
So it has been a while...
It has been brought to my attention recently that I have neglected this blog for quite some time. I can cite all sorts of things saying that "I got really busy" or "I had more important stuff going on," but the fact of the matter is that I really just forgot. I forgot that I have this old friend here for me that I can write to and say everything I feel-and say it truly-and I will not be judged for it. I forgot that pouring out my feelings into my writing has so often helped me deal with those emotions. It is funny how we forget about things when we seem not to need them or we aren't being constantly reminded of them. It is easy to befriend someone you see every day but how much do you remember that person when they are no longer such a presence in your life? I know I am the worst offender. It's not that I use people - I don't and I never will - but rather that I don't actively try to stay in touch. So when people don't try with me the connection is lost.
Writing this actually makes me sad. I know I've said it before but I am a firm believer in the statement that everyone you meet leaves a mark on your existence, whether trivial or pivotal, that will in some way influence who you are. I feel like I have lost touch with many of the people who have made those pivotal differences in me. So this is my challenge to myself: as I wrap up my senior year I will be reconnecting with old friends who I haven't spoken to in a while but want to keep around in my life. Beyond that, I am going to make sure that when I graduate I do not fall into my old ways but keep close the friends I hold dear in my heart, even if physically we are separated. I urge everyone to take a few days and think on the relationships they have had in the past that changed them for the better. Who was the person? What did they mean to you? Are you still in touch? If not, I challenge you to reconnect with him or her.
Just my thoughts
Radhi
It has been brought to my attention recently that I have neglected this blog for quite some time. I can cite all sorts of things saying that "I got really busy" or "I had more important stuff going on," but the fact of the matter is that I really just forgot. I forgot that I have this old friend here for me that I can write to and say everything I feel-and say it truly-and I will not be judged for it. I forgot that pouring out my feelings into my writing has so often helped me deal with those emotions. It is funny how we forget about things when we seem not to need them or we aren't being constantly reminded of them. It is easy to befriend someone you see every day but how much do you remember that person when they are no longer such a presence in your life? I know I am the worst offender. It's not that I use people - I don't and I never will - but rather that I don't actively try to stay in touch. So when people don't try with me the connection is lost.
Writing this actually makes me sad. I know I've said it before but I am a firm believer in the statement that everyone you meet leaves a mark on your existence, whether trivial or pivotal, that will in some way influence who you are. I feel like I have lost touch with many of the people who have made those pivotal differences in me. So this is my challenge to myself: as I wrap up my senior year I will be reconnecting with old friends who I haven't spoken to in a while but want to keep around in my life. Beyond that, I am going to make sure that when I graduate I do not fall into my old ways but keep close the friends I hold dear in my heart, even if physically we are separated. I urge everyone to take a few days and think on the relationships they have had in the past that changed them for the better. Who was the person? What did they mean to you? Are you still in touch? If not, I challenge you to reconnect with him or her.
Just my thoughts
Radhi
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