Day 2: Hang out with or call a good friend at least once a month

We all get busy with our lives.  Jobs, families, and obligations get in the way of those who you love to hang out with your talking with the most, your friends.  True friendship is hard to find.  The average person has only four or five really good friends, and some others are blessed to have ten or more.  You enjoy talking, spending time with each other, and get a long really well.  They are patient with you with your quirks and personality.  They know which cupcake you like and which joke makes you fall on the floor laughing.  They accept you for whom you are and challenge you to be better.  They help you reach your full potential.  So then why don’t we spend more time with them? 

Take the time to see or talk to them. If they live locally, see them in person.  Do some of the things that you used to do, and experience others that are new.  If they are distant, then Skype, use Google Hangout or throw a phone call.  Just don’t get caught up in, “they could call me. Why don’t they call me?”  Remember you can call them too.  Just like they have a phone, or can text or can drop by, you can too.  So go out, make the first move and hang out with your friend.  You can schedule it in your busy schedule if you have too, but make that time.  Make a set time that you call each other, and make it work. 

Personally I have a friend I call first for sporting events.  Another couple of friends when I go wine tasting.  Someone others for board game night.  One special set of people in which we do a food and wine event that kicks off the weekend.  Which ever it may be, take a moment and say hi to someone who is always willing to receive your call and say hi back.