Update on Meh Life

I wrote this in April. Somehow republished it so it, so it has October's date on it.

This "Update on Meh Life" is mostly directed toward my BFF, Elisabeth. She recently married and moved to Kentucky, and keeping in touch has proven harder than anticipated. Life gets in the way, daily to dos cloud "extra" activities, and by the time you have time to think about what you want to do, sleep is 15 minutes away.

I have had to learn that no matter how best of friends you can be, this simple fact can hinder a long-distance friendship. In an effort to improve this communication deficit, Elisabeth and I have created Google blogs.

For me, it is difficult because I write all day for work and it's hard to "bring work home with me" and continue writing, and for her it's difficult because she is taking care of her husband and home, ect.

Anyways, let me proceed.

Elisabeth,

The first thing that comes to mind is missing you. Buddy, you're my best friend. You have known me the longest and have heard my struggles from as early as 11 years old. You hold a special place in my heart and always will, for as long as I live. I say this with confidence because, over the past decade and a half (almost), we have kept in touch and delved into each other's souls.

That will not change.

I miss you. And know I have shed a couple tears while typing that sentence.

My personal life has been going well, I must say. I will admit that dating Matt has brought me closer to my family -- watching him interact with and respond to his family has encouraged me to interact more with mine, which he doesn't see as a big deal.

Elisabeth, you have been with me for 11 years and understand how opening up to my family is a big deal. This past Memorial Day, it was drinking beer. Believe it or not, that was a big step.

Getting all emotional is rare for me, and this post has made me weary. Elisabeth, please tell me what to expand upon, and I will.

Goodight.