Saturday, December 5, 2009

On Cincinnati.

There's just something for me about going back to an old place where I once was.

This weekend I've been given the opportunity to come back to Cincinnati, to visit with some old friends, and to remember some great memories. I was headed to a party with some friends tonight, but on my way, I took some time to drive up and down the roads here a little bit... to remember conversations and friend time at the local Applebees, to think about some funny memories with my buddies Michael and C.J. in our apartment, or even just remembering driving up and down Glenway as I head to and from work.

I think of my college memories and a lot of feelings and emotions go back. As I look back, I wish that I'd been more bold. I wish I would have taken more risks. I wish I would have prioritized some things more and cared about other things less. I wish I would have taken the time to truly invest in relationships with my friends. But I know that looking back that those mistakes show to some degree my own personal growth in the past few years (heck, months), and I'm also thankful for all the good things that I did or that happened to me over the college years that have made me into the man I am today.

Overall, super thankful to have a chance to come and visit. And super thankful to be a part of the story of God, and the story that He's writing in my life. I'm praying that I'll continue to grow, change, and make the right decisions as I continue in that journey.