Meeting another old friend

I went to the local gym, where my old classmate works now. I had not seen him for over 12 years that I did not know what to expect how much he has changed. Unexpectedly, he had a gentle facial expression on his face and he looked quite calm. I guess he has experienced many chapters of life and has grown up to be a mature adult now. He was in the national junior soccer team during Junior Highschool and went to the same highschool where the famous soccer player, Nakata attended (Nakata is 1 year older than us). He was a role model (in academics and athletics) to many of us that I remember him for always keeping his focus on his mission. So seeing him with this gentle facial expression, I for a moment did not know what to say to him. Regardless to say, he looked somewhat at peace and positive. Seeing him all grown up here at home brought me some smiles, as I know deep inside that both of us must share similar struggles in the past as passionate humans. I do not know how much he is comfortable to talk with me, but I hope that one day we get to talk about both of our perspectives on life over a couple of drinks or something. Will see :)