Be the type of friend who writes, calls, invites, compliments, and cares

I’ve become much more cognizant of this and will remove from my list. Nevertheless, I will continue my efforts toward being a good friend.

I sent 18 christmas cards today! And all have a personal message. I can’t do it any other way. I’m still a little mad at myself for growing out of my days of boycotting of christmas cards because they feel obligatory.

I invited a friend and her family to a Christmas activity. It was a lot of fun and great to see her. She is someone who I really admire and respect and am so grateful to have as a friend. She’s got a baby arriving in about a week or so and I am so excited!

I send my buddy a card both yesterday and today. In today’s Thanksgiving card, I included a note with things I am thankful for. Also this week, I have organized a luncheon for a friend’s birthday. There are more details to work out, but I think it’s going to be extra special.

I sent a snail mail letter and very small gift to a friend today. I can definitely do more to let my friends know how much their friendship means to me. If only I wrote, called, invited, complimented, and expressed caring every time I think about it.

Today: a. sent an email to a friend who I haven’t talked to in a while b. Clipped a newspaper article and wrote a note for USPS mailing to my friend T.

I’ve planned a birthday lunch for two friends tomorrow and a birthday dinner for my husband and friend tomorrow as well. I guess I don’t have the nickname of party planner for nothing! I need to keep this goal though because I want to be a better friend to more of my friends.

I have a friend with whom I had what I would describe as a close friendship. She felt like a sister. She stopped calling me. She is making some decisions that I do not agree with and I am finding it difficult to maintian the friendship. I did call her today and am glad to know she seems happy. She just is letting a free-loading penniless, ex-convict, perpetual liar guy live with her and her daughter and I don’t expect a fairytale ending.

At least with one friend. I am making sure to maintain my friendship with CeeCee. I called today to see how things were going. I spent Thursday listening to her talk about some frustrations. I invited her to breakfast. And, most of all, I truly do care about her. I think she knows. I think I always secretly worry that friends will someday discover that I’m not someone they’d want to be friends with and will suddenly stop being my friend. I’ve always had this worry. Not sure of the root of it!