How I did it: We lived in the same vicinity for months without acknowledging each others' presence...I was always busy, he was never there. When his relationship ended, I was there to lend an ear when he needed to vent or talk about the endless emotional fallout and drama. In turn, when my life went straight to hell he was there for me. The timing was never quite right for a relationship when we were together, but now that we're living quite far apart … Read how I did it…
How I did it: This was my first year away from home for Thanksgiving, and I was invited to a friend's house and was able to spend it with him, his wife, and his wife's family. After the holidays, I sent a thank you card that said, "Anyone who says 'there's no place like home' obviously has never stayed with you!' I got a text message from him a few days later thanking me for the card and telling me that it had made his wife cry! Read how I did it…
How I did it: We go see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra every year around Christmas time, and this was our 9th year going. Last year was my first year at college and I wasn't home in time to go with my family. I had seen the west coast touring group in Seattle, but it didn't hold a candle to being at the concert with my family, seeing the east coast group I had grown up watching. To make this year extra special, I surprised my mom and sister by getting ah… Read how I did it…
