Nearby

I’ve never been close with anyone who lived even remotely close to me. I’ve rarely ever even known the names of the people who live beside my house. Once upon a time my siblings used to play with some kids from the neighborhood but I was never involved. I always had other interests.

The schools I’ve attended have always been at least twenty minutes from my house. One of my biggest fears when I was younger was running into a teacher or a peer at the grocery store or while out with family. When I was younger, family and friends were something I made an effort to keep as separate as possible. Today, that has completely changed, right now some friends are over socializing with my family.

I wish I knew my neighbors. I’ve always envied people who just crossed the street and found themselves at their best friend's house. A few months ago I made my first friend who resides in the same city as me. We see each other nearly everyday now. Sometimes I wonder if I’d lived closer to my friends we’d have a better relationship, but I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s all about effort you make.

— March

Comments