I can only speak for myself about my own life experiences when it comes to this particular topic. Most of my friends have been with me a long, long time. There are some which I've only known a few years but in my heart I know they will become part of this group of life long friendships. There are others who were around only a short time some at their choosing and the majority at my decision. I believe that these short term friendships were not a "waste of time". There were reasons why paths crossed whether it be an opportunity to meet other people or have a chance at experiencing a life changing moment. In my eyes what was supposed to have happened did and then it was time to move on. I have no regrets but I am thankful for the opportunites. I've always felt this way which is why it takes me a long time to fully trust someone...sometimes. I usually trust my instinct. With some people I just know immediately that they will be in my life a long, long time. With others, part of me places a small amount of trust in that person but something within is telling me to hold back. So far I've been right. And yes this is leading up to a point.
A few weeks back we had someone "new" working in a department which works closely with mine. The fellow's name is Alex. His dad was a professor at the University where I work and was always wonderful to all of us. Alex used to work in our Archives department in the basement. I never had the chance to sit and chat with him but always would wave hello on my way to the bathroom. His contract ended in Archives and we thought we would not see him again. Luckily he got the job in the Stacks department. We
finally had a chance to sit and chat one day. Wouldn't you know it...he's a HUGE Who fan. He loves music of all kinds, his son is only 5 months younger than Kazuo and we know a few of the same people. Emmett met him a few years ago at a CD release party for one of the local bands. I always thought Alex was a nice guy but now I think he's a pretty neat and interesting soul. I told him he would have to come out to the big Who fan gathering which I'm sure will happen when they return around this area (I hope!). He's seems pretty excited and says I've renewed his enthusiasm in The Who. As I talked to him part of me wondered why his path and mine were crossing at this moment. He had worked in Archives on contract for years but it wasn't until now we connected. Interesting isn't it? Have you ever asked yourself that? I always do. I wonder why, the timing and what is to be learned from this person. You may feel it's odd to think this way but I have always believed in a reason for paths crossing and what the Universe is trying to tell you.
On that note, time for me to get ready to pick up Kazuo from daycare. My little Mod is turning 2 years old on April 25th. Talk about learning about life here, he's taught me so much these past 2 years.
