Interlude

[bootler]

My dad used to tell me that he believed people met in life was put in our path for a reason. That they were either there to help us with something, teach us something about ourselves, or to be helped/taught in turn. Whether we took the opportunity people offered was up to us, but that it always exists with each individual we meet. Now I don't know how much I believe that myself, but there are certainly times that it rings true. There is no doubt in my mind that I would be completely different if not for some of the people I've known. There are people who have helped me through the hardest times in my life, people who have pushed me to grow far beyond anything I ever would have expected, and people I'd like to think I may have done the same for.

I love nights like this. I love just hanging out with friends, talking about everything and nothing. As much as there's usually something more I could have said, something I wonder if it could have gone differently, I just love that content feeling that hits every once in a while. With the exception of a community pillow, nights like this are what I live for. Unending singlehood is made bearable, because of nights like this. Nights that I have been so fortunate to have with pretty much every one of you folks. I want to thank you all for being part of my life, for putting up with me when I whine and for giving support when I need it. I love you guys.