So I'm in an elite group of friends that I have had for over 15 years. Kind of like a club, lodge, social organization. They have come to be very important to me over my lifetime. The older I get the more less important they are becoming. I would never "denounce" the organization, but I think I'm getting tired. I no longer want to attend our yearly "sister" meetings.
Have I finally outgrown things that seemed so important in the past. Actually, I think I harbor a bit of resentment for feeling like no one reached out to me at a particularly difficult time. Mathematically, someone should have been able to share my feelings or circumstances. I used to look forward to updates. Now I'm non-existent on social networking sites. I don't even send holiday greetings in texts. I think my worst fears are happening....I'm becoming a grown-up.
I don't have any inclination to share any theoretic news. No wedding, baby, holiday, news or photo updates. Not that I've gotten married or had a baby. So maybe just the holiday and everyday news.
It may sound incidental but an organization that I've pledged allegiance to, that family members have followed in my footsteps and joined, that I once led an local chapter, and of which I have more than a couple tattoos:) I still love it. Well maybe I'm just putting it in perspective and I like it, and I have love for the people in it. I just don't want to be around them as much. I really am an only child and don't actually have other "sisters"...