One thing I do think about is who I will keep in touch with
when people leave Berkeley. I was talking about this with a friend the
other night, and they were wondering if our friendship, which had been
growing quickly as of late, would degenerate in the future when they moved
away. I thought no, because we had begun to become better friends and not
just be nice acquaintances, so it wouldn't. But I think the bigger issue
lies in simple keeping in contact altogether. I find it quite difficult to
have email-pals or AIM friends who I KNOW I will never see in person
again. It's like, what's the point. Even if I will happen to see the
person again, but in the far far future, and only for a little while, that
still dampens the desire to kit, I think. Even the most valient of efforts
to maintain a close, even a frienldly relationship would be thwarted, I
think. Sad, but true. So what will I do? Will I simply lose contact with
everyone I don't see regularly? It's sad to think that this will happen,
but it very well may be. But there can be exceptions. For instance, if I
had a "special" relationship with some lady friends, that might motivate
me to kit, like the prospect of MARRIAGE. Ok. Lame. No. WIshful thinking.
Look at that. Peter always talking about girls and relationships. And the
answer is no, I don't think about anything else.
See you next time.