(Originally posted on August 10th, 2007 on Blogspot)

Three of my best friends, Karin, Shawn and Caroline, are out of the country for vacation. I miss them. Not being able to see them in person, chat with them online or call them, I feel that a portion of my life is missing. Karin is in Turkey, being roasted and helplessly in love. Shawn is in Japan, and despite the problems he had, I hope he will enjoy the rest of his trip. Caroline is also in Japan...since she is a japan-phile, I am sure she is enjoying her trip right now.

When friends are away (although Karin and Caroline don't even live in the same city as me), life to me is less grounded. The feeling that friends are here, readily accessible (via phone, in person, or online) is immensely comforting. I never realized this until recently when these three went abroad. Previously regular contacts have become sporadic...