11 February, 2003 - 6:30 p.m.

An old friend of mine leaves to move overseas for work reasons next week.

I'll admit that when I first heard, I kind of freaked out a little. I can't really explain why. I guess it's the fact that here's yet another one who's leaving. It seems to be an all too common occurence, and is only becoming more in vogue by the minute. I guess I can't really say much; seeing as I am both excited and terrified in equal parts of my plans for the next 12 months.

.. but that's a totally different story.

so, yeah. he leaves next week for an indefinite amount of time. and although we don't see each other much these days .. maybe once a month or so .. it will still be different with him gone. at least while he was still here -- he was still here, you know? I realise that sounds stupidly obvious, but it's a mind thing.

I certainly hope him all the best, though. We all deserve a break.