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So I had a really great weekend up at the alma mater. I went to PSU to see a whole bunch of my friends from the a cappella group I was part of when I was in school. I also met some members who were in the group before me as well as the present group. It was a lot of work learning a bunch of songs I had never sung but it was awesome to be singing again. I really miss that kind of thing. I guess singing with the choruses might be cool but I dont' really want to compete and singing with a bunch of older guys just doesnt' have the same appeal.

It was a difficult thing seeing so many people whom I havent' seen in quite awhile. Several people I haven't even really kept in touch with but when we were all together it was like things were still the same (except they aren't). Several of the group are engaged or married and most everyone who graduated around when I did or before has a real job. It was hard to see so many people I wanted to catch up with while knowing that I only had so much time during the weekend to do so. I did get an extra opportunity on Sunday because I was wandering around State College and ran into one of my friends from the group who lives in Erie. We then ran into another girl from the group. She lives down in Arlington so you would think I would see her more often. It probably doesnt' help that I was really interested in her when we were in the group together and I let her know that in no uncertain terms. It was cool just chatting with her and though I am not sure I ever feel completely normal around someone I had feelings towards at one point, I managed not to be too stupid and actually allowed her to get some works in edgewise when we were talking... Oy vey. I guess that is all I have to say about that for now.

Well actually I do have something else: I have been incredibly blessed to have made the acquaintance of so many of the amazing Godly women I have had the opportunity to get to know at PSU and more recently, at Grace. While at times it can be frustrating since I have formed friendships and really try to serve my female friends-sometimes to my own detriment. Yet, I am very thankful for the opportunities to serve and to build them at at times. They have also challenged me and I hope that the things that they have taught me will some day benefit the woman who will be a greater friend than I have ever had before and hopefully ever will-my wife. I really don't want to go there though-some things are best kept out of blogs and instead written in private journals...