Snail Mail and Nostalgia

So, last month I got two snail mail letters; the first in a very long time. One was from my very good friend, Starphish, and the other was from a friend that I haven't really spoken to since high school.

Well, with being sick and then going back to school, I never got around to writing back, so I've just sat down to write a couple of letters.

What is it about writing letters that makes me nostalgic? It brings back loads of memories. For example, writing to Phish I thought about all of the fun times we had together over the years. I remember the notes we used to leave in each other's lockers in high school for inspiration and encouragement. The sleepovers we used to have. Phish coming to visit me at college and us hanging out together, giggling about boys, life, and church. Fun times.

Writing to Stephanie, it made me remember times even further back. In 9th grade, we hated each other. Then, after that, we realized that we had a passion for the same types of music. We used to go to concerts together. We drooled over band members together. There were four of us back then who used to all go to the shows and then crash at Stephanie's house before school the next day. Those were more simple times.

Stephanie joined the Navy. So, I wrote to her when she first went in. I was really proud of her. I mean, at 27, it can't be an easy thing to do, you know? So, she wrote me back, and I've just written her another letter.

Hmmm...nostalgia...it's fun and depressing all at the same time. For someone that's only 26, I feel like I have too many memories. Most are good. Some aren't. There are a few regrets. But it was by far, an easier time in life without as many responsibilities and worries as there are now.

I miss some of my friends from high school and college. A lot of them I have on Facebook, but it's not the same as hanging out like we used to. Some of them I haven't spoken to in years. A few of them are drug addicts. Some are in the military. A couple have passed away. Growing up sucks. lol.

Here are a couple of pictures from back in the day:

I'm in the front row, and Phish is in the back totally not looking at the camera, or anywhere at all, really. This was taken at Baccalaureate. Also in the picture is Erick, Mark, and Stevie.

This is me with Marinda, senior year. I was Student Government President. This photo was taken during Homecoming Week, which is why I'm dressed like this.

Unfortunately, I don't have any scanned pictures of me and Stephanie. I think I might have to dig some out. Actually, I don't have any scanned high school pictures at all. These I've stolen from other people. All my high school pix are in a box in a closet somewhere. So much for nostalgia.