Do it, do it

As I sat in Starbucks on Saturday with my friend Janette, a.k.a. one of my favorite people in the world, I couldn't help but feel bad about all the things I've missed out on in the lives of those I care about. Birthdays, anniversaries, new jobs, new cars, relationship drama... Even little things such as hobbies or vacations have flown under my radar. This became even more apparent when I found out one of my best friends from college is now engaged (OMG!!!) and then the next day when I was able to steal a few moments with Chad, who was home only for the weekend. Yes Janette moved to Scotland and eventually settled in good ol' Idaho, but telephones would have no trouble reaching these or any of the other locations my friends are currently inhabiting.

It's not just faraway folks I've neglected - there are plenty here in town I rarely see. The last time I saw David was easily a month ago when he went to dinner with Renee, and it was probably twice as long before that. Bryan is leaving for good the end of May and somehow I can't find the time to go see him? Stupid, I tell you, just stupid. And pretty much any Thursday I could go have lunch with my former colleagues at the paper, yet I always find a reason not to. What the deuce?

I've never been great with keeping in touch, but this is getting ridiculous.