Amicitia

'There isn't much better in this life than finding a way to spend time in conversation with people you respect and love. You have to carve this time out of your life because you aren't really living without it.' - Real Live Preacher

A friend called me to day, out of the Blue, for no real reason but to chat and catch up even though it has only been ten days since I saw them last. This phone call lasted only a ten minuets or so, but it got me pondering. It's a strange feeling, for the first time in my entire life, moving up to Cambridge has meant I am not surrounded by my friends. There's a Czech Proverb that came to mind 'Don't protect yourself by a fence; but rather by you friends', and that's exactly what I have done all my life, valued my friendships.

I guess it hard to come forward with our friends and tell them how much we love and appreciate them, and in my case miss them close by to spend time with frequently. Sometimes it's awkward to express feelings like these because it's not be common practice. We might even feel embarrassed to tell them, or even fear this will embarrass them.

But never the less, we will have moments when we realise how lucky we are to know these people when want to express to them our gratitude. For sticking by us even though we're no longer geographically close to them, for taking the time to write that email asking how we're doing, or just a quick 'Hello' text or even a phone call, all these things touch us; secure us; and make us feel complete.

'The friendship that can cease has never been real' - Saint Jerome

So to all you back there on the South Coast; and a few in Stratford; a mushy moment... Thanx all for still being there, I do appreciate it :o)

Take it easy folks, and of course; keep it sleazy ;o)

'When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.' - Japanese Proverb (F**k I'm knackered!!! DF, I'm denying ever knowing you ;o) )

Ciao Ciao
Confused From Cambridge
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Oh a quick footer then... I'll leave you with a few words from Dame Edna... "My mother used to say that there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet. She's now in a maximum security twilight home in Australia."