Art of Growing Old

We tried so hard to change the world back then. In fact, I think we always have it in our minds that it’s something we’ll eventually do. Maybe it’s what empowers us to get out of bed every morning. One step at a time, we know something big is always ahead of us.

Everything changes as time goes by - the scary part is, time goes by much faster than you can ever prepare for. Friendships slip away no matter how hard you and try and hold on. Let’s face it, you’re different people now. Sure, you can reminisce about the times you used to have but that only lasts so long. Those conversations are perfect over a cup of coffee but sometimes that’s just as far as they go. I used to try so hard to hold on but after a while, you just learn when it’s just not worth it anymore.

I remember spending hours upon hours ensuring that “everything would run smoothly”. I stayed up late at night writing programs and configuring servers all because I knew I was working for a just cause: I believed that Bridge Academy was a place that needed to exist. I knew deep in my heart that it was the solution to so many of the problems that existed within the educational system. It was what empowered me to get up every morning. It was my “big thing”. I poured my life into that place and gained so much that I’ve never been able to fully explain it. I can’t tell you how devastated and upset I was to hear that the school is closing. I remember programming while listening to Christmas albums late at night. God, I miss it so much. It’s a sad thing to accept but it’s reached that point where it’s the only thing left to do.

Time is flying by but at least the weather here has cooled down. I’ll be home in six days and I couldn’t be happier. For those of you that I’ll be seeing soon, get ready for some fantastic times. Our conversations go way beyond just a simple cup of coffee and I’m looking forward to catching up.