Crossing Paths

I'm home for the holidays and spending a lot of time with a friend of mine from 7th grade who I started playing basketball with. Leslie and I have an amazing time together - we have similar interests and values - and it is so refreshing to come home and catch up in 30 minutes after not seeing her for 6 months or one year.

I try to keep in touch with my friends but that doesn't happen regularly. Just two weeks ago I sent 5 Christmas cards to Germany. I had written to my roommates and friends from the summer of 2002 when I did an internship in Munich. Three have already e-mailed me back. I am so glad I got in touch with them. We had an amazing summer together. I hope to see them again some day.

Having friends all over the U.S. and all over the world is one of the most amazing things - I am so fortunate. Now keeping in touch with all those people is another story. My theory on friendship is that the best friends are those who you see and it was like you were never apart. Friends who you just connect with and it doesn't matter how long it has been or who wrote last.

One of my favorite quotes goes like this: "Some people come into our lives and quickly go, others leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same."

To all my friends around the world. I am thankful our paths have crossed and hope they will again. Do not give up on me. I will write at least once a year :) You are very special to me and I wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy New Year.