The Hermit Life

My sister pointed out the funniest thing last night. My mother, like most moms, was contradicting herself by telling my sister that she goes out to much and worrying that I do not go out enough!

I think she fears that I will become a hermit! Which is funny since I do enjoy socializing and have never had trouble fitting in, making friends and being the center of attention. What concerns her is that I have pruned my list of friends over the years and have not added to many to the list.But what I explain to her is that I have added to my list of friends. The tough part is that many of my closest and dearest friends live in other cities, states or countries! Many of my friendships from high school have died of natural causes: we grew up and grew apart. Many of my friends in college have moved further away or are in our college town while I now live in South Florida. And many of my friends over the past two years abroad are abroad. Many live in Europe and a few are still working in Africa.

I know that with time things will change. As I continue to settle I will meet new people who match my current state. With work and school again I will begin to socialize once more. And life will continue to on as it always does; some friendships will die naturally, some will be pruned back and new ones will blossom.

I think for now to make my mom feel better my sisters and I will simply average our night time adventures...that should balance it nicely!