Only Two Hours Away

My friend Hannah left me a voicemail wondering why I couldn’t live in Connecticut with her, because if I did, I would be no more than two hours away from her. Meaning at any point in time, all either one of us would have to do, is drive two hours to see each other. Which is much closer than the 10+ that we would have to drive now.

I would go see her too, two hours is nothing. Heck we lived three hours away from each other and we would hang out once a month. (Unfortunately, we both moved to different states, since then). I miss those times too, because after seeing her that often for at least 6 years, I now haven’t seen her since November. It doesn’t totally seem that way because we talk on the phone often enough, but there is just something about spending time in person with your friends.

Man have I learned this lesson over the last couple months too, because now I don’t live anywhere near any of my old friends. None of them are two hours away. I sure am glad I took advantage of the short two hour trips when I could. People always wondered why I traveled so much, it’s because you should never take for granted the ability to only drive a short while to see people you care about.

That is why I am going to be driving 2 hours this very week to see my BSU director from college. I couldn’t imagine not taking the trip; I mean who knows when she will be this close again.

My friend Derek was telling me that he couldn’t believe how often I make it a priority to go back to Missouri. Pretty much he was astounded that I would fly up in September just to go to my God Brother’s reception. To me there was no question; I was going to be there. Derek can’t even rationalize driving two hours to see multiple friends.

I don’t mean to be picking on Derek specifically; I have other people I know that do the same. I also know money can be an issue, but I guess I also believe in the motto “where there is a will there is a way” I have a will to maintain friendships with these people. I wouldn’t have it any other way. It doesn’t matter to me how much money it might cost, I got a 2nd job so that I can go and do. So for me, I am taking that two hour drive and that 5 hour flight and many more trips to come to see the people who matter most to me. Don’t worry Hannah we will see each other soon enough.