The opportunity to see old friends again is always an interesting one. It reminds you of past times you've had with them, the good and the bad. You wonder if you'll ever experience such times again. Times have changed, we've all began new lives all over the country and the connections just seem to have dissapeared, as if the friendship is being forced- to please someone.
It is a well known fact that most highschool friendships don't last long after graduation, especially when you come from a small town. My newest revelation has been that when your in a small town you have little choice of friends. There are a few specific groups, and, depending on important decisions you've made in your young life (such as the name brand of clothes you wear and how you choose to spend your weekends) you naturally fall into one of these groups, and in a way you are 'stuck' with your 'friends'. Though you have certain connections with these people, you are often very different and lack that important chemistry essential for a strong relationship.
When you go away to university or college you have the opportunity to meet so many diverse people from so many different back rounds, and instead of being 'stuck' with these friends, you are with them due to common interests, beliefs and morals. These new frienships change you. You've now had the chance to grow as a person and figure out who you REALLY are, or what you are supposed to be.
So, upon returning home for such occasions as this (Christmas) and the time to visit certain past aquaintances arrives, you are unsure of what to expect. Is it really worth experiencing?
I guess thats a question we all must ask ourselves and decide on our own . . .
-What's is worth to you?-
1 comment:
I miss you. Can't wait to see you on Monday:)
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