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

I took pride in how well I treated my friends. Over the years, some of my relationships and experiences have calloused me to new ones. More recently I have caught myself being mean, critical, and judgmental of the people in my life that I used to cherish. I want to get back to that place where I was nicer to people in general instead of being the negative friend they feel they need to cut off.

It is a mind set and a day to day work in process. Just like life it is not a place to get to but a ongoing work.

I used to be this person, but have gotten lazy with cards, phone calls, etc. I am not happy with the appreciation I show my wonderful friends now… so I am happy to adopt this is a formal goal :)

so this is almost too easy. Trying to be a better listener and go out of my way to make their life a bit easier.

One of my friends just invited me to Paris…can’t do it but I’m so appreciative of the offer. She was born there..kind of once in a lifetime opp…but it’s not going to work. I have the most respect for this person.

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.