keep in better touch with friends

Talked to M on the phone the other day and mailed her a letter.
A: came over tonight for margaritas and a movie. We had a great time.
S: must fit in a phone call before month’s end.

did not finish a letter I started…

But I’m at least thinking about how often I’m in touch with them instead of just remembering once every six months and then feeling bad about it.

S-Finally had a long conversation today
A-Hung out the other night. I feel like we’re drifting apart..it’s hard to think of what to say to each other (which sucks). I don’t know how to make this any better…but I’m trying. One time we did a little sewing project together, which was a blast. Maybe we just need to find some more sewing projects (besides, she has an extra room for sewing, which I do not have)
M-she’s the only one left…will get a letter out in the mail to her.

It was the first time I had talked to S in a long time. Need to be better at being in touch with her, especially as she is far, far away and does not have a lot of friends in her new town.

M-saw at her wedding and sent long letter, also talked to on the phone a few times
S-Made an effort at the phone; played phone tag; sending her a funny card today
A-hung out numerous times, discussed renting a movie and hanging out sometime in June; will email to make date concrete this week.

And just like that, I actually AM in better touch with them! While I was at it this morning, I sent my grandmother and great aunt a card, too.

Talked to S on the phone yesterday
Met A for baking today—very fun
M – talked to her on the phone, would like to get a letter out to her this week.

They are both close and old friends, but we are spread out and not in as good of touch as we should be. I get upset about that sometimes, but I can’t really complain unless I’m willing to make initiating effort and at least do my best to prod them along.

S-lives far away. Effort to call her for a longer conversation once a month
M-lives far away. Effort to call her (hard to contact via phone) and write one letter once a month
A-lives here and we just never get together. Make an effort to hang out in person at least once a month.

Goals for April:
M just wrote me a letter, and she is getting married in a few weeks, so I think I’ll try to get a letter out to her before I fly out and see her.

A-email into her about baking together before it gets too hot. Will wait to hear back.

S-give her a call, esp. as I probably won’t see her at our friend’s wedding.