Alec and Ciara

less lonely in London today, reuniting with dear friends I’ve not seen in far too long.

Alec moved to the big smoke from Australia back in August, since which he and his partner have been working and housesitting across the city. seeing him after so long was a real treat - he has not changed, though it seems we’re more comfortable now to be talking about real things that might’ve been a little scarier when we were younger. he seems happy here, and I’m proud of him for making the move. another friendship for which I should be very grateful.

after navigating a chaotic public transport system in the midst of industrial action I met Ciara in Camden for dinner. the last time I’d seen Ciara had been extremely messy, with me spending a good deal of time crying in her room up in Durham. it was rejuvenating to be with her again, laughing about the ridiculousness of getting older and responsibilities and expectations. Ciara moved to London at the start of the year, and has been working for a law firm since - despite which, she has not lost her sense of humour or fun. she was there for me at a very strange point in my life, and it means a lot that she still wants to invest in our friendship.

we say goodbye and don’t know when we’ll see each other again. it’s a process I’m getting quite good at these days. I count myself lucky to have so many precious people to miss.

a good day. <<