An Open Letter To Acquaintances-Past | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

An Open Letter To Acquaintances-Past

I promise I'm not a stalker

48
An Open Letter To Acquaintances-Past
Pintrest

Hi there,

I know it’s been a long time since we’ve talked, in some cases, we’ve never spoken to each other. I met you once, or maybe I went to elementary school with you. We may have been close once upon a time, not these days though. Thanks to social networking we are friends on Facebook, follow each other on Instagram and see each others' Snapchat stories.

I know who you married. I know what your children look like. I know where you went to school. I’ve seen your career develop. I know you’re a great cook. I know you have beautiful friends. I know your political affiliation. I know that you’re passionate in what you believe in. I know you’re funny.

I love watching the videos you post when you scare your cat with a cucumber. I love seeing the photos you took, understanding how much meaning they have to you, enough to share with even me. When you have a bad day, I want to reach out and give you advice; go read that book you gave up on 6 months ago when life got busy, go chase your children around outside; what about that café you said was your new favorite spot? Sometimes I see you reach a milestone, a marriage, a baby, purchasing your first home, finishing school, retiring, starting a business, your new car, traveling the world, or maybe you’ve just decided that today is the first day of the rest of your life.

I couldn’t be more proud of you. I hardly know you, and I watch your triumphs and struggles, and I’m so passionate about it. I love seeing people happy, I love watching them grow, and you, my not-very-close-friend, are a prime example.

Sometimes things aren’t going good. Sometimes you’re back in jail, or needed to move home for a while. Sometimes there is a divorce, a dirty break-up, sometimes a child is sick or you’ve been diagnosed with a terrible disease.

I’m there when those things happen too. If I wasn’t so afraid of strangers, I swear I’d tell you how sorry I am, how I hope to see you come back from your rough time, how I will support you through any choice you make, because you’re doing you and you’re usually pretty good at it.

But I swear to you, I’m not a stalker.

Obviously there is a reason we are keeping tabs on each other. Obviously there is a reason that we “like” major events in each others lives. Or maybe there is no good reason at all. Maybe we just hit the “accept” or “follow” button out of obligation. Maybe we made a snarky remark as we rolled our eyes and remembered how weird we were.

I want you to know that it’s okay to talk to me. I’m harmless. I’ll make an effort to reach out to you more. Maybe we can connect (that’s what social networking is all about anyway, right?).

From where I sit, your life looks fun, exciting and fast-paced. We probably didn’t have a whole lot in common back in 3rd grade, but these days our lives are aligning pretty closely, and I think we can be friends.

Give an old pal a chance.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
6 Signs You Are An English Major

There are various stereotypes about college students, most of which revolve around the concept of your major. Unfortunately, we often let stereotypes precede our own judgments, and we take what information is immediately available to us rather than forming our own opinions after considerable reflection. If I got a dollar for every time my friends have made a joke about my major I could pay my tuition. One stereotype on campus is the sensitive, overly critical and rigid English major. Here are six telltale signs you are one of them.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

27 Things 'The Office' Has Taught Us

"The Office" is a mockumentary based on everyday office life featuring love triangles, silly pranks and everything in between. It can get pretty crazy for just an average day at the office.

1771
the office
http://www.ssninsider.com/

When you were little, your parents probably told you television makes your brain rot so you wouldn't watch it for twelve straight hours. However, I feel we can learn some pretty valuable stuff from television shows. "The Office," while a comedy, has some pretty teachable moments thrown in there. You may not know how to react in a situation where a co-worker does something crazy (like put your office supplies in jello) but thanks to "The Office," now you'll have an idea how to behave ifsomething like that should happen.

Here are just a few of the things that religious Office watchers can expect to learn.

Keep Reading...Show less
Grey's Anatomy
TV Guide

Being pre-med is quite a journey. It’s not easy juggling school work, extracurricular activities, volunteering, shadowing, research, and MCAT prep all at the same time. Ever heard of “pain is temporary, but GPA is forever?” Pre-meds don’t just embody that motto; we live and breathe it. Here are 10 symptoms you’re down with the pre-med student syndrome.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

High School And College Sucked All Of The Fun Out Of Reading

Books were always about understanding for me, about learning the way someone else sees, about connection.

804
High School And College Sucked All Of The Fun Out Of Reading

I keep making this joke whenever the idea of books is brought up: "God, I wish I knew how to read." It runs parallel to another stupid phrase, as I watch my friends struggle through their calculus classes late at night in our floor lounge: "I hope this is the year that I learn to count." They're both truly idiotic expressions, but, when I consider the former, I sometimes wonder if there's some truth to it.

Keep Reading...Show less
One Book Made Me Question Existence In Its Entirety
Photo by Rey Seven on Unsplash

"The Stranger" by Albert Campus touches upon many heavy elements... but not in the way you expect. Although it touches upon the aspects of death and love, it also deals with a hidden philosophy similar to that of nihilism.

The story follows the short life events of Meursault, a Frenchman whose carelessness for his actions eventually ends him in jail and dependent on a jury of people to judge the ethicality of his decision and the punishment that he deserves. He eventually gets the death penalty and all throughout he is nonchalant and almost apathetic towards his situation. He finally snaps when the prison sends a priest to him to absolve him of his sins and to cajole him in confessing to the lord.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments