Pauli
A while ago, I looked through my journal entries from earlier this year. Comparing where I am right now to where I thought/hoped I'd be earlier this year is funny.
Pauli moved out of her apartment today. I went over to help Pauli, her mother, and Chip pack up the U-Haul. Chip and I were the Dynamic Duo carrying out all the heavy items (washer and drier, armoire, dresser, etc.). Earlier this year, I wanted her and my future to intertwine. Now, I know that's not the way it's supposed to be. Actually, I knew that a good while ago. However, now I feel comfortable with how we each have our own distinct paths in front of us. I know we'll continue to be friends, I just hope we don't turn into the types of friends who lose touch. You know, you stop maintaining contact with a friend, then everytime you think about touching base with him/her you're worried about whether or not he/she actually cares to hear from you.
I'll miss her immensely, though. She's helped me keep perspective during some of my toughest times this year. I shudder to think where I'd be right now without her. She once told me she felt like there was a reason we met. Considering now how she doesn't actually need her Master's Degree for what she wants to do with her life, I don't doubt she was a blessing sent to me from God.
Also, provided I get an internship in Atlanta, I'll get to room with Chip this summer. I never got a date, but I did find a place to live over the summer. They're kind of the same thing. Right?
Pauli moved out of her apartment today. I went over to help Pauli, her mother, and Chip pack up the U-Haul. Chip and I were the Dynamic Duo carrying out all the heavy items (washer and drier, armoire, dresser, etc.). Earlier this year, I wanted her and my future to intertwine. Now, I know that's not the way it's supposed to be. Actually, I knew that a good while ago. However, now I feel comfortable with how we each have our own distinct paths in front of us. I know we'll continue to be friends, I just hope we don't turn into the types of friends who lose touch. You know, you stop maintaining contact with a friend, then everytime you think about touching base with him/her you're worried about whether or not he/she actually cares to hear from you.
I'll miss her immensely, though. She's helped me keep perspective during some of my toughest times this year. I shudder to think where I'd be right now without her. She once told me she felt like there was a reason we met. Considering now how she doesn't actually need her Master's Degree for what she wants to do with her life, I don't doubt she was a blessing sent to me from God.
Also, provided I get an internship in Atlanta, I'll get to room with Chip this summer. I never got a date, but I did find a place to live over the summer. They're kind of the same thing. Right?