One of my favorite parts of college life was the opportunity to hang out with friends whenever you wanted. I spent so much time at my friends' apartments, just watching TV or chatting about life, and friends often stopped by my place just to chill. Hanging out in college didn't require marking a date on your calendar or making plans for an expensive night out. None of us had money (or, in some cases, transportation), so our social lives had a simple approach.
I've been thinking about how I miss that simple life, but the last few days, I've opened my home for the classic hanging out I loved so much in college. Last Friday, I had a couple of work friends over to watching one friend's wedding video, eat pizza, and chat about married life. It was simple but fun. Last night, I had a couple of friends over to watch The Bachelor with me. Those two hours of commenting on the latest dramas on the show and catching up on life were nothing fancy, but it did my soul good.
Sure, I may not be able to stop by my friend's apartment on the way home from class anymore. Our get-togethers have to be scheduled because we have pretty busy lives. But my friends and I can still enjoy a simple night of hanging out without all the glitz and glamour of a girls' night out. And that's what I'm most grateful for.
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