More Important Things Than Paranoia

So after a barrage of events ending in someone hanging up on me, I took a break from the day (aka, a nap). I wake up later and check some messages and find one from a friend whom I haven't gone up to his place and hung out with in a while. He has left a message that says it is very important to get in touch with him. I do so, and shortly into the conversation I learn something that suddenly puts all of the other paranoia and conspiracy theories and imposed guilt back into perspective.

He's awaiting news on cancer. Lung Cancer. His physician already believes he has it, but they are awaiting the biopsy return. I'm not sure how to feel just yet, other than shock. This guy is a smoker, yes. And he smokes like a chimney, yes. But he's otherwise been a major freak when it comes to be healthy. He's older than me by a few years, but has a body that is otherwise probably 20 years younger.

So I will be heading to his place this weekend for a night and just hang out. Bonfire for sure. Booze probably. Target practice probably too (lots of milk cartons). And just be back with my friend.