I love public holidays where I have Monday off, as they give me an opportunity to catch up with friends who live overseas and pop online on a Sunday afternoon to check there email and fulfil their surfing quota...
For some friends, occasional emails and occasional chats are all we have.
I love all of my friends. Each one brings something special to my life. Each one shares experiences that make my life richer. Each one has wisdom and knowledge to share. Each one makes me laugh and makes me cry.
Regardless of the land that they call home, their age, their politcal or religious beliefs, these people are important.
The internet has allowed me to make friends with people I would never meet. With the internet, barriers that exist in the real world are ignored or overcome.
Old friendships are precious. And I am thankful for the friends who have lasted a while.