Simpler Times

In simpler times, we could watch 3 episodes of Lost in 1 night, just because we wanted to. We could take a walk or go shopping or hang out with friends until whenever we wanted. In simpler times, we didn't have calls to make, tasks hanging over our heads, invitations to assemble, obligations that fill up entire weekends, or full time jobs that begged for us to get to bed at a decent hour.

But then again, in simpler times, the summer was just the summer. In the end, he'd go home and I'd stay here, and it would be back to letters and Skype dates and calls. And those goodbyes we always dreaded. And there was that depressing countdown in the back of our heads the whole time, knowing that the time together was guaranteed to have an expiration date.

So yes, these days have been busy. And expensive. And full of big decisions.
But I wouldn't trade them for the world.

Oh and PS, then I see pictures on my camera like this one, and I'm assured that as busy as life together will be, simple moments will still happen. And those will be the best.