Looking Back

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:20:35 GMT

It seems like every time I turn around lately, someone or something is making me nostalgic.

benchilada loaned me a CD by Electronic, and I was taken back to the early 90's. I recalled all the amazing music from those days, and all of the people I used to hang out with.

Last week, we had our annual "cleaning day" at the library, and I came across a cache of old photos (10 points for the musical reference) and cards from former student employees. I was flooded with memories of all the fun times we had had, but at the same time a little sad for them being long gone.

My friend Maria, who moved to the East Coast years ago found me on Facebook, and photos on her profile reminded me of people I hadn't thought of in YEARS. Another former co-worker Cindy surprised me a couple of weeks back as she and her family passed through town on a vacation. How is it SO easy to lose track of people when they move away?

I'm going to try and reconnect with the people from my past, and end my endless string of "lost touch" relationships. If anyone I know stumbles across this, and I haven't talked to you in a while, know that it's not because I don't like you, or that I've forgotten you, but it's simply because I've been too lazy to keep communication lines open. If you do find this, please, say hello, and let's catch up.

I found this quote, and I think it sums things up quite nicely:

"Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so."

-- David Grayson

Know this: You haven't been forgotten.

-Scott

Never say Never...

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:04:51 GMT

I've been VERY adamant in the past that I'd never post anything on Live Journal, but lately Ive had a change of heart. Why, you may ask? Honestly, I'm not sure. I'm guessing there will be precious little traffic here, and to be honest, that's fine with me. I'm not going to feel like I HAVE to write something every day, or even at all.

On the subject of "Never", I see it as being a cage we put ourselves in. Generally, we do it to protect ourselves from being harmed by the unknown, but there are occasions when it actually just prevents us from experiencing something that might be an extraordinarily good thing. I'm going to try to avoid "unconditional" nevers, and see if/how things are different as a result.

bookmancu

Looking Back

Never say Never...