Memory Lane

"Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven."
~Tryon Edwards ~

Fall seems to be the season of reunions.  With Homecomings, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (okay, that one is technically a Winter holiday), family and friends see a lot of each other this time of year.  We go "home" for awhile.  Sometimes it's a place, a childhood home, or high school, or college.  Sometimes it's people, old friends and extended family.  If you are very lucky, it's both.

 

I had a little luck of that kind this weekend.  I went to my college homecoming and caught up with so many people! Some of whom are closer than family.  Some of whom I haven't seen in 15 years!  I loved recapturing all the memories and good times.  I loved getting to know these great people all over again as adults. 

 

One friend I haven't seen since her wedding day 14 years ago.  We went to Moanalua together.  She smashed birthday cake in my face after marching band rehearsal.  It's a rare thing for a military brat to have a friend from high school at my age - and I reconected with one this weekend.  Had the best 3 hour lunch ever with her!

 

I caught up with one of the first friends I ever made in college.  He now lives on the other side of the world, diesigns book covers, and travels for a living!

 

I reconnected with one of my room mates (to be honest I had 5 of them in 4 years).  As adults we have become fast friends again, and I can't imagine my life without her!  Now she and her husband are expecting their first child.  I got to pepper her with advice, and then tell her to ignore every last bit of it and do what she feels is right. 

 

I got to see my best friend in person.  This only happens twice a year as she lives states and states away.  Just having the opportunity to hang out with her in the same hotel room is a treat.

 

And I got to see a really good friend before he's deployed in January.  Someone I have always considered my big brother.  I got to reminisce about college days and old jokes with him.  I got to create one more memory for my store to keep him with me while he's away.  I got to tell him "be safe". 

 

All in all, I recharged my batteries with good people and good times.  I couldn't have asked for a better weekend!

 

Crane Update:

I counted out the Tie Dyed Babies the other day - 110.  Its a modest start, but its more than one.  And I'll have a long time to contemplate my next wish.  I plan on enjoying the process a little this time.  Think about what my wish should be. 

 

Baby thingies are well on their way.  I have a bunch of half made booties and blanket squares.  I have honestly been doing my best to stay off the interwebs to prevent an internet addiction.  Although, I think it has only turned into a crafting addiction in the long run.  Well, there are worse things I could do with my time and monies!

 

Be seein' ya! Peace!