My college years were some of the freest, happiest moments of my life! College years hold no obligations other than those of studying hard and being a good student. I was lucky enough to make great friends at college, and as time has passed we have managed to keep in touch with each other across the years and miles that separate us.
We grew up, got married, had children and started careers. Adult life arrived with all of its obligations and responsibilities, and we each moved forward. All of us are happy now, in our respective lives; we each have our own projects and passions to keep us busy. We live far apart, but we make that extra effort to keep the lines open, and meet every two to four years to catch up on each other’s lives!
When we get together we always have a wonderful time laughing and joking - in a way it is as if no time has passed. That is not to say we don’t have our problems, but we share them with humor too - it is just so good to be together!
I just flew back a week ago from my college reunion. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world! I had such a wonderful time and came back reborn, full of new energy and all my stress gone. On the plane I couldn’t stop thinking of how important it is to keep the old friendships alive.
New friends are terrific, but old friends are unique. My best friends are still my oldest friends; I’m not sure we ever connect as deeply again as we do in our college days. Remembering where we come from is a great way to move forward, and so I do - knowing my friends will always be there to cheer me on!
I still keep in touch with my two room-mates from college. I live on the east coast and they still live on the west, but we manage to talk every week, and plan to visit this fall! Old friends are the best!