I need to pay more attention when I turn the corners in the hallway. I always end up running into somebody.

Today, I ran into an old friend. I wouldn't call this a reunion or a significant even event- considering I see this person every single day and all that this event was actually comprised of was me bumping into him and saying, "Oops sorry 'bout that," and walking on. But nevertheless, this little doodad (not sure what to call it) had a certain impact on my day. It occured to me at that moment that there are a lot of people I've grown really far from. Some that were inevitably people I would grow apart from. And others, I wouldn't really have expected to.

I remember how that friend and I use to be real friends- not to say we aren't on good terms now or anything. But it sure seems different than how it use to be. I guess even the closest friendships can grow apart in time without the proper taking-care-of.

And well, I suppose that is because relationships (just as a matter of fact) require alot of effort. It' s funny cause I don't think everyone seems to get that. And even if they do (including people like myself) we tend to do nothing about it.

I know that when it comes to picking up and returning phone calls, I am the worst person at it. And yet, when it comes to phone calls from people I've just met or people who rarely call, I tend to be a little better about the returing part. Now there's definitely something wrong with that picture. It seems as if we tend to take for granted those people who are always there for us.

Maybe it's cause after awhile we assume that they'll always be there. And while it's true that they very well may be, how can we ever know for sure?

It's a mystery I tell ya. And honestly, there's probably no good answer out there. And that's most likely because there really is no excuse for taking your loved ones for granted.

I've come to realize that maintaining relationships aren't as easy as everyone thinks. Yes, there's a level of trust where you can do your own thing- but at the same time I don't think it's ever a bad thing to remind people you love them.

"So it's not going to be easy. It's going to be really hard. And we're going to have to work at this every day. But I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, every day."

That's what Noah says to Ally. And I can't stress how important it is to work at something. There's always going to be bumps along the way. No two people are perfect. And I think that's what it's all about. Compromises. Reconciliation. Understanding. Through the good and the bad.

"But love, I've come to understand, is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day. "

Everyone is so hyped up about this "love" between a girl and a boy. They're always searching and looking and hoping they'll meet "the one" as soon as they can. And yes yes, I want that too :) Who doesn't? But if you can't take care of the relationships you already have now, what use is it to have another? Appreciate those people you have right now. Treasure them. Thank them. Love them. ♡