zenn bites...

we all meet thousands of people during our stints on earth, but there are so few who actually make a difference and touch your heart.

the hi-byes, the seen-onces, the blurry faces - quantity, but of no quality. people who may be part of the network, but who don't really give two hoots about you. and whom you don't really care for.

as opposed to those who stay by your side through your ups and downs, who trek with you on life's trails, who tell you truths and provide mutual support and comfortable companionship. the ones who don't flee when the going gets tough, and with whom you may have disagreements but will also bother to talk things through.

not forgetting the ones on middle ground - not quite acquaintances, yet not close friends. the party people perhaps, out for a good time, yet mostly not in there for the hellrides.

it's not all so clear-cut of course, but i guess my point is that i am thankful for the handful of people who mean such a great deal to me, who bring me such joy and who i can turn to in times of need.

knowing that you are there for me makes all the difference. and i hope i can do the same for you.