'Go Long!'

"Go Long" is a fun phrase to hear when paying catch with some friends. It means one person runs deep and the other will throw it to them. Part of the fun is running and catching, but there is also joy in being able to complete something technically challenging, like a long pass.

Going long is NOT something you want to hear when it comes to relationships. It is something that cause pain and hardship. This has unfortunately happened to me. My wonderful girlfriend goes to school at U of Arizona. The distance can be very tough but it's definitely worth it. I had to convince someone of this recently.

I won't use names, but one of my friends soon found himself on long skype chats with a girl that was very far from close. She was on the other side of the country. He liked her but didn't think it was worth the pain caused by distance. I kept trying to persuade him to go for it. It's a big decision to commit to a long distance relationship and for him, it eventually became clear that it was worth it.

The distance can become overcome. For instance, I am currently writing this post while in the Eugene airport, about to fly to Arizona. There is also more daily things like Skype and different ways to connect. I am a firm believer in going for something even if it is hard to get. I heard a quote once that goes, "Brick walls are not meant to keep everyone out, they are meant to keep people out who don't want it bad enough". I think is very true. If you really want something, then go get it.

Moral of the story: if you are in a setting that is unchangeable and the other person is too far, go for it. Dive in and pursue. As my friend and I will tell you, it's worth it.

For now, I have to catch a flight.