See ya later!

Recently I said a lot of goodbyes. I hate the term goodbye because for some of those people its not a goodbye. Sure, some of the people who graduated and my paths will never cross again but they had an impact in my life and I will never forget them. Some of these people I met freshman year and we managed to stay friends throughout 4 years of college. Some I was with non-stop that first year when I thought I would be so lonely. I needed them now and who knows, one day I may need them again.

Other friends I said goodbye to for the summer. A lot of friendships aren't cut out for summer friendships. You know, those 3 months between the end of school and the start of school. Summers bring about adventures and catching up for most people and sometimes friendships just aren't cut out for distance. The good thing about most of these friendships is that you are able to pick right back up where you left off when you return back to school. I'm glad to say that thanks to modern technology it makes summer friendships a lot easier!

Then there are those friends who I said goodbye to who I know where they are headed on this next stage of their lives. Its not going to be easy to be in Athens without them but I know that our friendships will remain intact (at least I like to think they will).

It doesn't take me long to start missing people. Really, 1 week and it starts. There are those people I see daily and talk to on a regular basis that missing them is something that can't be controlled. So, when I say "I miss you" I really do mean it. When someone responds with "miss you too" I often wonder if they really mean it or if they are just saying it because its what you are supposed to do. I don't know. Anyway, that was a slight digression from my point.

Ah, yes my point ( a few paragraphs later). While looking on Pinterest which I am addicted to now I came across two quotes from Winnie the Pooh and I always  knew he had the best advice. These pictures made me curious so when I googled some of the quote I found a youtube video of Winnie the Pooh talking to Christopher Robin about a day when they are no longer together. It gave me some peace because it is true.... "As long as we are apart together we shall certainly be fine".

True friends remain friends no matter what distance. I can say a million goodbyes and if all 1 million of those people and I remain friends it was meant to be. At the same time if 5 of them and I stay close that would be okay too.

If ever there's a tomorrow we're not together...

To those of you who graduated and are moving
 on to bigger and better things... CONGRATULATIONS and good luck! To the others See ya later (in August to be exact)