Chained Oatmeal
30 Jun
What chains, what bonds do you have with others?
A relationship with family and friends?
A connection to the past and everything that brought you to now?
Love between you and a partner?
Do your chains remain strong and unbroken?
Are there any bonds you’ve let fall to the wayside for whatever reason?
Give those people a call.
Life has me in an introspective mood lately, and I’ve been thinking about all the people I’ve left behind in my life for one reason or another. Most of these relationships faded organically due to just simple growing up and moving around. Even though those friendships, those chains may no longer be strong, it doesn’t mean I have to drop the memories. And it doesn’t mean I can’t contact that person to just say hello, how are you? I’ve been remembering the good times.
Is there anyone in your life who you’ve left behind? Have you ever thought about contacting them again?
Rose- your oatmeal pictures are extra beautiful today. I like the angles. Interesting question- I did have one friend from college who I had grown apart from for a number of reasons. A couple years after college we decided to stop being silly and reconnected. We’re now better friends than ever
Rose, these are so pretty, but they bring tears to my eyes.
I have grown so far from my bff from childhood. I have been thinking about calling her recently, but I think there is too much between us. Your post gave me another reason to call. I may just do it.
you + your camera take such gorgeous photos.
i actually grew apart from a very close friend after freshman year of college, and 2 years later she found me on facebook. we started emailing, and now we’re incredibly close again. i’ve found that a lot of the time, the person on the other end would be just as happy to reconnect; it just takes a little courage to make the first move!
i’m going out to eat with a friend that used to be like my sister today! thank you for the push
Your pictures are beautiful and I really appreciate the introspective mood you’re bringing to your blog lately. I struggle with these questions often – I have only remained close to 1 childhood friend and only a handful of college friends. I frequently think I should reach out to friends from my past and rekindle those relationships. I wonder why I haven’t yet. What’s holding me back??
Great post, and your oatmeal looks so pretty. I actually just contacted a friend from high school a few days ago, and it was nice to talk to him again! I’ve met up with my good longtime friend a few weeks ago. I should contact my other best childhood friend, and see what’s up with her. Thanks for this post
i try to keep in touch with some of my friends from middle/high school and saw a few of them a couple months ago. It’s hard since all of them live 5 + hours away, but I should email a few more.
that tofu meal last night looked awesome and yay for new shoes!
Those strawberries look delish!
I believe that not everyone is meant to be ‘friends forever’. Different friends serve different purposes throughout your life. Those that are meant to be live-long friends will find their way back into your life in the end.
-Aaron
Ahhhh, I read this and called my aunt who I forget to call much too often (oops)… it was nice!
One of my best friends from jr high/high school and I (bffs for about 8 years) grew apart while I was in college. She stayed around our hometown and married/became a mom right out of high school and kind of resented me for not doing the same. We didn’t talk much for about 4 years but the past 2 years or so we’ve patched things up and become closer again.
For the most part I try to keep in contact with good friends from my past, but sometimes it isn’t possible…
ANd you just reminded me I need to email my dad.