That's why you start it as reconnecting with an old friend -- and leave the romance for later, if at all.Makes sense, however there's a few details I'm a little unsure about. Like I said, it's been sometime since we've kept in touch- and it was a long-distance communication- and in that time she's changed her # and email address.
Plus in the time we've been out of touch, her career's taken off somewhat, and met quite a few people, which leaves a slight chance she might've forgotten about me. So in a sense, it's almost like starting from scratch at half the strength. Am I making sense on that one?
Worst case there, you've got an old friend whom you've learned doesn't have the same fond memories you do. Not so bad case? You renew the friendship and can celebrate her triumphs with her. Best case, way down the road? You both share the triumphs.