Revertigo

Have you ever been a part of a group of friends where without fail, whenever this one person's back in town - it's earth-shattering. No matter what, everyone makes an effort to come out and catch a glimpse of this fleeting individual because who knows when's the next time we're going to see him or her again.

It's funny how despite our distance and the inevitable growing apart from each other, this person seems to be the glue and that magic key that brings us together and unlocks the door to the past. And for a moment it feels like things never changed. I'm transported back two years ago when my weekend plans consisted of: waking up, getting ready, and meeting up with the gang. Those were the days. It didn't matter if we had no plans because we'd always figure out something (i.e. mischief) to do. Although we've all changed throughout these last two years, this person (somehow) brings out our inner revertigo. We all revert back to who we were two years ago, back at the same house watching late night movies, laughing and joking around without a care in the world. I find it incredible how one, single individual can play such a huge role in a group dynamic and the funny thing is I don't think this person knows. Regardless I'm glad to have such a unique individual in my life and am thankful that even though this person seems to have left us, in fact these spontaneous visits are in fact what's secretly keeping us together by subtly reminding us of the past.

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