Reunion

This past weekend was different than usual. On Saturday, I met up with some old friends from college. During the time at Salisbury University this group spent many nights hanging out and having fun. It was great to get back together hear what we all are doing now. It was also enjoyable to talk about and remember some of the crazy times we had.

My friend Kat, just moved into a house in Columbia. She decided to throw a "Wine & Cheese" party. Kat hosted a great party. I tried some unique kinds of cheese. The wine was great. I prefer red wine for sure. Not that I was trying to drink like old times, but to taste the different kinds of wine was nice. I did find that "Yellow Tail" is a very cost effective and good wine. I do recommend it.

While I was enjoying the music, the food, the company, and the wine, I realized that we all have come along way since we graduated. It's funny normally in college, some will ask, "where do you see yourself in five years"? Two of my friends were in serious relationships and on their way to marriage. Others were still building their careers. The common questions were, "so what do you do?" "so is their anyone in your life?""what have you been up too?" I then looked back onto where I have come. When I graduated I was still with my ex-girlfriend, I was still in party mode, and I was definitely living my life day-to-day. I think now that I look back, I don't look at what I have accomplished, or where I have grown. I ask myself, "Do I understand myself better, and am I happy?" One major factor obviously has been the fact that I have committed my life to Christ. Since then, my life and character has slowly transformed and still is. I also have noticed that since my involvement with the church, I have grown such a great community of friends. Some may call them brothers and sisters. Someday, I may even re-unite with these friends and talk about all the great times and events.

The power of a relationship is incredible. Sometimes just time spent, a deep trust, a common interest, a similar belief, or even a cold beer can be the tie to friendships. All relationships have seasons and when we have the opportunity to reunite, it is usually good for great times and laughs. This time was fun, and I truly look forward to the next time I get a chance to hang out with my old college buddies.