This week was a little crazy. Exams, heart attack, and driving through the biggest snowstorm ever. I think I may've contracted a few gray hairs from this experience.
Kate asked me last week if I wanted to get to know some of her friends from Chic better and their boyfriends. It was kind of strange because I think it was the first time this year that I've hung out with people who aren't single. Not that I care at all either way, they're all my friends, but it was a sweet change of pace. No one felt like a third wheel, and I didn't feel guilty for making anyone feel like a third wheel. There were no reprecussions for doing any of the stuff Mike and I do on a daily basis--in fact, I was in a situation with other people who did the exact same things. It was a cool evening, and I seriously had a good time. I can't wait to do it again.
I got to hang out with Michelle, Alicia and Chris last night at Michelle's place, and that was a lot of fun. It was great to see the girls again before we all split off our own way to do our holiday things. It's kind of a double-edged sword that we get so much time off for this break yet everyone is usually so busy doing Christmas stuff with family so it's hard to see each other.
The only downside of it is that I don't feel the same around them as I used to. It's not anything that anyone has done or that I've done really--I think we're all just changing. Each of us has gone down our own path and even though we still see each other and hang out as much as we can, those paths don't always meet. I think the biggest problem is we usually try to force them to meet. We're all different, sometimes in small ways, other times in big ways. I have to work harder to be a part of the group which once came so easily to me. Under normal circumstances I guess I'd be upset over this and think of a million reasons as to why that could be and who to blame it on--but I think I'll try a more mature approach. We're all just growing up.
I don't mind so much that this is happening anymore. I still care about them as much as I always have and I'll always be there for them when they need me (and even when they don't), but I don't think any of us need each other as much as we used to. It's just the course life has taken.
For now though, I need to go Christmas shopping.
3 comments:
I agree, it seems like we are splitting up...i think a lot of it has to do with couples though...it is sort of like alst year when 2 roomies were single and 2 were attached...i think it is narual to want to hang ot with people who are in the same relationship status as you. It just makes it easier. It is just differest tis year because it is you and kate instead of you and michelle.
I want you to know as well that even though our paths are moving in different directions...i can still hear ya...yell if you need me.
oh oh, that last one was alicia...i mean me...i mean...
I agree.
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