My dearest Val is on the plane now, headed half way around the world.
I am thankful, for modern day technology like never before, where i can still call her, sms her, just short of being physically present.
Still, I am sad.
For one who really treasures personal time with people, I know I ask the impossible of so many of my friends. And I dont know how comfortable/willing they are either, to meet up, to hang out, to just talk.
And i will miss doing all that with her.
Given a choice, all my conversations will be carried out face to face, especially the hardest ones.
Because I get all too used, to removing emotions from words in black and white, and detaching the links to the feelings of the party saying those words. Yes, it shields me too; you dont have to see me cry when your words hurt me, and I dont have to admit to being vulnerable.
But maybe, that's not what I want.
I miss that rawness that comes with personal interaction.
When i can smell whatever scent you wear that day, when i can see how much or how little sleep you've been getting from your tired eyes, when i can hear your voice break up in laughter or excitement, when i can understand better how you feel, from what your face and body language tells me.
And in return, I am willing to let you know me when i have nowhere to hide, and know my honesty beyond the impulses that send my emotions behind the cool, calm facade.
, for the moment at 12:22:00 AM