Some Things Never Change

This is a subject I know I have definitely written about before, but it continues to amaze me. I'm talking about friendship. The real deal kind of friendship, not that phony stuff people offer to you. I was reminded of it again last night after having an impromptu night out with the crew, well a majority of it at least. In our usual fashion, we decided upon this about an hour before we all were supposed to get together and just like old times we all came together from our various places and activities for a good time filled with laughter. As you look around the table at everybody, it's clear to see that we have all changed. We all have begun our own lives and chased after what we feel is most important to us, however, we can still all get together as if we were sitting at the cafeteria table playing Spades before class.

On my way home, I was reminded that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Sure, as we have grown older our opinions on the world have changed and we clash more frequently. At the end of the day, though, we still look out for one another and want nothing but the best for each other.

Also, I'm very thankful to say that I was able to welcome back a friend from years gone by back into my life. We did miss out on 4+ years of life changing experiences, though. Yet, after a few tense hours of being in the company of one another, it felt like we picked up right where we left off. Well, at least the part right before where everything started to go downhill.

All in all, despite the quirks and idiosyncracies of that group of people, I still call them my family. We keep each other honest and are there in the clutch. That, ladies and gentlemen, is difficult to find. If you have people like that in your life, be thankful.