This whirlwind trip is almost done. So far I've hit 8 cities in 8 days. I'm on the two-day-tour, where I stay places for 2 days and make a lot of stops on the way. When I grow up and go places, I am not leaving for 2 months. Right...
Someone asked me the other day if I visited so many people when I come to the States because I want to or because I feel obligated to. Honestly, it's both. I like my friends and if this is the way we can stay connected, then I'm fine with it. And I am obligated out of love, because this is what it takes for it to survive. In a world of gchat, Skype, and long distance relationships, human contact is something I look for and crave. I don't feel guilt-ed into visiting. If anything, I'm embarrassed that I'm constantly calling up people to say, "Hey I'm back! Let's hang out, oh and I'll be staying at your house." Thankfully, my friends are so gracious and I don't eat much. This is my life and I'll love it for what it is and the moments it provides me. If I can't have a place where all my friends and loved ones come together, this works for now. I say "good bye" and never know when our next encounter will be. Only God knows our paths.
Thanks to Aaron, Ben (especially for the car), Carl & Judy, Ian & the Kees, the Harrisons, Jake & Kim, Jeff, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Sasha for being so precious to me!
Someone asked me the other day if I visited so many people when I come to the States because I want to or because I feel obligated to. Honestly, it's both. I like my friends and if this is the way we can stay connected, then I'm fine with it. And I am obligated out of love, because this is what it takes for it to survive. In a world of gchat, Skype, and long distance relationships, human contact is something I look for and crave. I don't feel guilt-ed into visiting. If anything, I'm embarrassed that I'm constantly calling up people to say, "Hey I'm back! Let's hang out, oh and I'll be staying at your house." Thankfully, my friends are so gracious and I don't eat much. This is my life and I'll love it for what it is and the moments it provides me. If I can't have a place where all my friends and loved ones come together, this works for now. I say "good bye" and never know when our next encounter will be. Only God knows our paths.
Thanks to Aaron, Ben (especially for the car), Carl & Judy, Ian & the Kees, the Harrisons, Jake & Kim, Jeff, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Sasha for being so precious to me!
3 comments:
amy, i'm in the same position as you! such is our transient lifestyle! it was great to see you!
LDRs suck. they're worth it, but man do they suck sometimes. :-)
that said...
i love you. and i'm glad you got some face-time with good people and wonderful friends.
I love you too, Rebecca! I wish I could have seen you!
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