Friends

The advent of social networking through the internet highlighted a stark perception which I hold of myself. This perception being that when compared to others of similar stature, I do not make relationships with many people. The relationships I'm referring to are friends, good acquaintances, family, co-workers, and anyone else that warrants a contact in my phone. I don't consider this a a negative attribute, but the result of my anti-chummy nature. Whereas if I don't know you, I probably will not start a conversation without reason. Of course, I rarely try to set-up gatherings with others which further compounds the issue.

The purpose of this blog is for all of you out there I haven't contacted recently. Even though we haven't exchanged a communique does not mean I forgot anything. Maintaining relationships takes time and effort. Generally, I think this plays a role in politics and is the reason some cultures are less industrious than others. I like to think that a friendship never dies, but just goes dormant. People do have a tendency to kill friendships, but they seldom die alone. People grow apart, but the memories remain. However brief, our relationship will flourish again the next time we speak. So take heart that we will be friends forever unless we choose not to be.