Who are my favorite friends?

[Ben, Jonnie, Duncan and Dave]

When you start thinking about every moment as if it could be your last, it really brings up a lot of "quality vs. quantity" discussions. And I can't think of one of those that's harder to resolve than "More time with fewer friends", or "30 seconds with everyone."

I guess the trouble is that I've never really *stopped* being friends with anyone - I've just moved out of town. But the great memories, and the longing to reconnect, lingers. Given just one day, would I spend it traveling the world to track down those special people I haven't seen in years, or would I spend the whole day with the special ones who are near at hand? I don't really know.

[Rita Lilly]

I grew up in the Marine Corps so moved away from friends frequently as a child as well. As an adult I cherish the friendships I can cultivate over years of familiarity and do my best to see friends whenever my schedule permits. I'm also grateful for those friends the Universe brings into my life and allows me to connect with very quickly and deeply. From these friends I learn important lessons gain the greatest growth. My wealth is counted in friendships and I feel very fortunate.

[Niky Fedalizo]

maybe you just have to send an email to reconnect :) which is why we have social networks i think, so we won't have any reasons not to check up on our friends.

[Sarah Smit]

Once you start traveling you get to know so many people with who you experience a lot so they feel close to you pretty soon. But every time when Im 'home' again and spend some time with my 'old' friends, I totally love them. They are the people that have known me for years and have been there in all sorts of times. It makes a big difference I just realized. But its hard to not grow apart as well since they have only heard your stories and haven't seen or done anything of the stuff you did with your newer friends.
I think its just important to let your all-time friends know you appreciate them and visit them as often as you can when you're around even though that might not be often!!