For obvious reasons (at least to those who know what's going on in my life), I've been feeling pretty lonely. It's incredibly difficult to meet friends once you're out of college and in the "real world." I've also noticed that the more I try to connect with a certain someone in my life, the farther he seems to pull away . . . but maybe that's my own interpretation.

So, I attempted to connect with some other people in my life, both locally and within the tri-state area. As it turns out, simply putting yourself out there can result in invitations to get together. Who would have thought? Now I have firm plans to see some friends I haven't spoken with in months, and I'm feeling a bit more confident. That is a good thing.