Visiting Seattle

Only a few days ago I was looking forward to seeing family and friends in Seattle. Definitely a fun time had by me. But... I'm ready to go home.  That was definitely weird... big move to a new city and only three weeks later... back to the place I had just left.  I think now is when it all officially begins. New chapter, adventures, people, experiences... It. Is. On.

I'm realizing it's going to be impossible to see everyone I want to see whenever I visit Seattle. This past week, I got to hang with coworkers because I went into the office for five days. I saw G's family because of her mom's birthday extravaganza. And I saw my immediate family because, well, they're my fam fam. At least I'm comfortable enough to not  feel guilty if I don't see certain folks. I don't  need that kind of stress in my life. But it's just a shame that there's not enough time for everyone, ya know?

Reminds me of a very close friend who moved to another state.  Years ago, she came back to Washington to visit family. When I found out she had come and gone without telling most of her friends, I was livid. I berated her something along the lines of, "CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WERE HERE AND DIDN'T LET US KNOW? I DON'T CARE IF, ULTIMATELY, YOU CAN'T VISIT BUT AT LEAST SAY YOU'RE IN TOWN IN CASE THERE'S A WAY WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!" Ugh. Thinking back at the whiney sensitive guy I was is embarrassing. Very overreacty. Or, "over-Rodney-ing". Yup, that's me. I still have that side of me but I've definitely come a long way from that dude I was and I constantly try to not be like that.

Of course, yearrrrrrs later, I know why she didn't tell me when she was in town. It's a tough situation, yo. I definitely should have been more understanding. Basically,  please don't pull a Rodney if you hear I'm in Seattle and you don't see me. Know that I'd love to but it's not always going to work out. On the other hand, if you're in SF and don't tell me? Oh maaaaaaaan, I'm gonna be soooooooo pisssssssed......... ;)