Blasts from the Past

Well it's the new year, and supposedly a start of new beginnings. Interestingly enough recently I've been constantly reminded of the past instead. I've been meeting up with people whom I haven't seen in over 10 years. It is weird how in general we are pretty much the same we were then~ the only difference being perhaps the innocence of our youth is no longer there and the priorities of our lives are different. The friendships still seem to be the same. It was almost like picking up where you left off.

Still there are those here that I wish I could see more of! Even more there are some I wished I had the courage to even talk to. The snow has been snarling all my plans, and since all the normal people work during the day I find myself twiddling my thumbs for much of my time here. It's been great being home, but I sure am looking forward to getting back to my own place and being able to set my own schedule (and not feel so guilty coming home late all the time..old habits die hard.. ha!)

New Year's resolutions? Hmm that's a hard one. I've never been great with those. Perhaps I could learn to let go of the past (since it has already forgotten me), and be a little less afraid to take chances and be "out" in the world. Perhaps instead of grasping at people who no longer pay any attention to me I can embrace better the ones around me now. Perhaps I can learn better from those friends who inspire me to become a better person, musician, and expand my creativity.

Mostly, I'm going to try to rejoice in this new year with all of the blessings that I have in my life. I am truly fortunate and grateful for those special people around me, and as the blasts from the past define who I am now, the special people and moments of the "now" will always be part of my future.