"Old Friend"

I was online today, and was fortunate enough to have found a friend of mine online. We chatted for a few minutes, caught up a little bit. Long enough to have enjoyed our conversation, but not as long as I'd have liked. These conversations always make me feel nostalgic. I'm not sure why, but it always makes me think back to my younger days and wonder, just a little bit, where all the time has gone.

I checked my friends blog later. She mentioned me, saying, "I talked to an old friend from high school." "Old friend"... The term could illicit any number of reactions. For me, it was... nice. It made me feel good, maybe even special. When I think of "old friend", I think of a good dog, or that old blanket that you've had for years. You know, the one that's a bit worn, not as thick as it used to be, but still, that's the one you go to when you get a little chilly.

I'm not sure how it was meant, but I'd like to think this was how it was intended. Something familiar that you enjoy. When it comes down to it, it really made my day that I was a big enough part of someone's day, that I was worth mentioning, especially with such an endearing term.

Thanks for making my day.