set aside time each week to call/email/write loved ones

I need to actually schedule a time to do this— I can’t keep waiting until it’s convenient or something drops into my lap.
I usually phone my mum on sunday mornings.. maybe if I get up 1/2 hour earlier before she calls, I’ll have time to write some quick notes to my best friends..

long distance isn’t that expensive, but somehow I prefer sending lettermail. I’m hoping to get replies to the things I sent a while ago, before I go home for winter break.

today I am starting to write my Christmas cards for friends and acquaintances.. yay!

today I mailed the postcards I wrote for my 4 closest girlfriends. it’s really hard not being in the same city as any of them.. so I always want to remind them how much I miss them and am looking forward to seeing them.

also, my mum is coming to visit this weekend.. so pretty excited about that!

I’m thinking Tuesdays, since I don’t teach that day…while keeping Sundays in mind as a potentially better time for some phone calls.

is my aim now in responding to messages from friends and family.