Thanks Dia. That is helpful to know. I am trying to keep a balance here of not pestering him but also maintaining some kind of comfortable contact. If we see each other or chat on the phone or even text it's friendly and upbeat. I liked his reference to my past career dream.

It's his birthday next week and I still haven't decided what to do. Again, it has to be low key and no real pressure but I want to remember/celebrate it this year.