Day 34: Chance meetings

There has got to be something cosmic about Starbucks and my past.

Lately, every time I decide to work from the coffee mega-giant before heading in to work, some element of my past materializes in front of me.  Last week, it was a girl from high school who I haven't seen since my last HS Reunion (yes, it was 20; yes, it was three years ago).

Today, a former work friend showed up and we were able to catch up, if only very briefly.  In both cases, we exchanged information and made a commitment to meet up and catch up.  In both cases, I happened to look up and they were both just there.  Magically. Peering down to see if it was really me.

I love when things like this happen.  They help me to realize just how important friends are, how important the past is, and how valuable all of those memories and relationships are in defining who we become.  Today, I'm thankful for these out-of-the-blue encounters and memories.