Trading Notes Isn't Just for Class

There's power in sharing your highs and lows with another

M is the sort of friend you’ll be on the phone with for two hours and only realize the amount of time that’s passed because that dreaded low battery buzz vibrates in your ear. I’ve chatted with M while driving, cooking, cleaning, walking, shopping, supposedly working, and well you get the idea.

Our most recent chat seemed to revolve around the idea of doing everything – even dealing with a setback – with purpose. Because M and I most certainly do things with a focus and determination. Those lackluster types intent on letting things happen or drifting aimlessly from one station to another can step aside, please. We’ve got places to be.

Or maybe not.

At about the 1:15 mark of our conversation, M got a message from the guy she was scheduled to meet for a first date (drinks) later that night. I was gutted. Also, his “excuse” was annoyingly lame, so I was kinda aggravated. Since I live two time zones away, I couldn’t exactly take his spot on the reservation and be there with M in person. Now …