The other day, I had the opportunity to catch up with an old friend. We went through Boy Scouts together. Marched in the high school band. Went to the same college. But some how, we lost touch after graduation. We’d see one another occasionally on the train commuting down town, but neither of us invested much time in maintaining the relationship.
This weekend, we had the opportunity to spend a few hours together while hiking in Portland. It was great to get outside with friends, but even better to catch up with what’s going on in one another’s lives. Since last we spoke, we’ve both finished graduate school (me for business, him for law) and are thoroughly underway with our careers. Apparently he’s living in Portland again, which is something I should have known to begin with.
In the end, it was an afternoon well-spent, even without the refreshing hike through the Portland Rose Gardens. I enjoy all my friends’company, and it takes little stints like this to remind me how out-of-touch I’ve become with even my best friends. While saddened by this revelation, I’m also excited – now that I’ve realized this about myself, I can begin taking steps to correct the issue.
So what did you do during the long weekend? Did you take the time to catch up with a friend? Will you be able to do so over one of our up-coming weekends? Why or why not?
