Moving Away

I've been living up here in the Barossa for over a year now. Its been really nice actually. I had reservations about moving to the town where I went to highschool, but I've enjoyed rediscovering the Barossa. I like the community (what little of it I'm involved in), the views and the lack of traffic (coming from PortRush road, its a dream).

But the one thing that I miss is the proximity to my friends. It is difficult not to be offended when people you used to see (at the very least) once a month, sometimes once a week, have not been to see you once, except for my birthday party. I know it is an hour drive from Adelaide, but I know that because I drive it all the time. An hour drive isn't actually that long - listen to one CD and you are there.

I guess if we all made the effort to make clear when we were home and open to visitors we'd have more success. As for myself I always make the mistake of assuming that people are too busy to see me. And I suppose we really need to make an effort to catch up outside of birthday situations. The fringe should be the perfect opportunity because there is so much to do, and its in Adelaide (so no pesky driving aaaallll the way to Tanunda). But I've not heard any enthusiasm from anyone. Perhaps I should make the effort, and try to organise something... But it really feels like an uphill battle, and I find it hard to believe that friendship should feel like that.

Maybe its just one of those growing up things. Maybe... But I can't help but pine for the days when I would see people every weekend. I guess I'm just a failed, old social butterfly/moth.