Craig

Every now and then you meet someone that has a huge impact on your life.

You know that idea that people are around for a reason or a season etc etc?

Well, earlier, I was reminded of a friend whose name is Craig and to be honest I have no idea what he's up to now.

We fell out of contact a few years ago now, I guess it was, and I guess it is just one of those things that happens. In a way I always knew he was a 'season' friend, I always felt like he lived a life that was well above mine as he comes from an affluent background.

But for a good couple of years we were great friends and his friendship was one that was very valuable at a very tough time.

I won't go into the details of why.

I always enjoyed the times when we'd catch up over in the eastern suburbs, where he lived at the time, and we'd have dinner or go for a walk at Bondi beach and the conversation was significant. Craig's advice was priceless to me at the time and I took great encouragement in the friendship that we built up.

If we weren't able to catch up in a week we'd have these great conversations on the phone and, for a while, I really did miss them.

In a way he's a little responsible for the position I'm in now, in a very good way.

I'm sure he'd be married by now, unless his work life is as demanding as it used to be, and he could be anywhere from Sydney, the Gold Coast or overseas. I really don't know.

I also don't really mind.

That might sound bad but we have both moved on.

I hope life is good for you Craig. Cheers.