While she was in school, I wanted to visit her there to see where she was living and going to school but it never worked out. When she graduated I asked for a ticket so I could attend, but Ivy League schools don't issue many tickets to each student and she had enough family members to take up all she had. I hated missing it because it was such an eventful time in her life, but I understood.
We lost touch after she went on a backpacking trip through Europe with a friend after graduation. I've wondered about her for years. I've wondered where her life has taken her; if she ever went to graduate school as she planned; if she got married and has children now; if I'd ever run into her on the street and know it was her.
This is my former friend, Caroline.
Her parents own a business in Memphis, so I've even attempted to get in touch with her mom through the office. She wasn't at work the day I mustered up the nerve to call and I felt my message probably wouldn't get through based on the receptionist's response to what I said.
Knowing we'd be in Philadelphia, I couldn't resist asking Matt if he minded us walking the campus to see what it's like. No matter how much that Sunday afternoon nap was calling him home, he didn't disappoint. He took the time for us to leisurely take it all in.
My Sweetheart checking out the campus with me.
These are some of the buildings and grounds:
I must admit, unbeknownst to Matt, the entire time I walked the streets of Philly I couldn't help but look at every face we passed looking for my friend Caroline. You may be wondering why it is so important to me that I see her again one day. She was my first real friend (other than my sister) and I have years of memories that include her. It's not likely I'll ever see her again, but it felt good to finally see where she studied and the city in which she lived for four years.
Thank you, Matt, for taking the time to explore it with me.
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