Sundays full of driving and cigarretes

I went out to Santa Monica to visit some friends yesterday. It was a little nerve wracking (partly because I backed in a car while lost looking for their house). I got to spend a good amount of time with a former roommate of mine which was really nice. We went out to lunch and walked around down town. She seems to be doing really well and she told me all about her new boyfriend. Of course we got lost trying to find where I'd parked my car and I was kinda stressed by the massive amounts of traffic and people, but the time we spent together was fulfilling. Picking her up from her apartment I got the chance to see a few more of my old friends who I've missed desperately since returning to California. It was really nice to see them again even if it was for only a minute. When I dropped Alyssa (my former roomie) back home I was able to sit with my good friend Su for a bit outside. We chatted and caught up which filled me with such a bittersweet happiness. I really miss her a lot and it was wonderful to see her even if it was only for 15 minutes or so. She told me seeing me there was like suddenly coming home for her, which almost made me want to cry. The whole reunion was bittersweet. I was so glad to see everyone and spend time with them, however it was a stressful day and the time went by way to fast. I wish I'd been able to spend more quality time with everyone else. I miss the closeness we once had. I'm glad I now know where they live at least. Maybe I can go back for a second visit sometime.