Friends....

 I have been feeling a little down lately. I just recently went to a going away party for my friends Matt and Christina, and it made me realize that I keep losing my friends. Life happens and people come and go, but wish that they didn't.
 I have a Facebook to keep in touch, but I also have a couple of friends who don't have a Facebook. I try and write letters often to them. I love writing letters because it's not so high tech and it feels awesome to receive something in the mail knowing that someone also took the time to write to you, rather than type a quick blurb that sometimes isn't relevant to what you have written.
 I have only one true pen pal, and I am glad that her and I write to each other frequently. When we write to each other, it is pretty much a genuine conversation, it's like as if we are right next to each other talking. I mean, yes we email and call and video chat with each other, but it's also nice to be able to write and let her know that "Hey, I miss you and I want you to know." in a personal letter that will have tiny stickers or even a random drawing on the envelope, that it is addressed only for her. It is nice to make someone feel that special.
 I plan on trying to keep in touch with my recent friends who have moved away aside from the Facebook statuses, I want them to know that they are dear to me, as well.
 Maybe it's just a part of growing up and feeling a little sad that the people you meet and have changed your life in some way, leave, but still think of you as a genuine friend means that in some way you have also touched their life. In a way, it just goes to show that you are a true friend.


TTFN

Lexy♥