Everything Comes Full Circle
The countdown will be starting soon on my departure for Italy, once I get my freaking work visa and someone at the Italian consulate actually answers the phone or responds to an email.
But as always, it comes sooner than you think and the full circle syndrome is already taking place. I keep running into people that I have not seen in ages, but even if they are not exactly my favorite people, at least I get some sort of closure.
In the last 24 hours, I have run into:
Chad: guy I used to go motorcycle riding with, along with his buddies, until they learned I was a captain. I saw him at the bowling alley and he was really nice and I thanked him for everything, which I never got to do beforehand.
German Guy: I saw him at the local grocery store. We only talked briefly, but he was nice and seemed genuinely glad to see me. He has a really bad haircut now, Three Stooges style. No kidding. I wished him luck.
Creepy Motorcycle Guy: this guy was always nice and took me to dinner and some rides on his Hayabusa at speeds exceeding 145 mph. It wasn’t his fault that he was creepy, but at least I got to give him an update and thank him for his kindness.
Bunker Boy: I met this guy downrange over 3 years ago and he is still a hottie. Such a nice guy and it was nice to say goodbye in person this time around.
Even Bus Boy completely surprised me by emailing me today, and later helping me take some boxes to the post office. Still not sure what his game is, but at least it is nice to know that he enjoys my company.
Kind of cool how things come full circle. This always happens and I am grateful for it.