I'll admit it right now...I'm terrible at keeping in touch with my friends. It's half the reason I started blogging, joined facebook, and am addicted to myspace. But I'm finding that it's starting to make me a bit of a hermit. It's just so easy to send a quick message on facebook, pump out a blog about my day, or leave someone a comment on myspace, and while that's nice, I need to do more.
I'm sure some friends would call me not a very good friend because I don't keep in touch, but here's my defense: I work 9 hours and commute 2 to 3 hours a day. That easily makes my day 11-12 hours, and when I get home I have to walk the dogs/make dinner/talk to my husband/relax so I don't always answer my phone/make calls/or send out emails. And when the weekends roll around we're busy being domesticated...cleaning, shopping, playing. It's not an excuse, but I have to say, it is hard.....that's why I'm starting Operation: Reach Out '09!
Reach Out '09 is my attempt to get back in touch with friends!!! Each week (baby steps...first one friend a week, then a few a week, then one a day!!!) I will reach out to a friend via phone/snail-mail/e-mail (what, you think I could give up technology completely....no way!) in hopes of rebuilding this part of my life! It shouldn't be hard, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who struggles with this, but it will be a challenge.
So, I also want to challenge everyone else out there to try and do the same! Pick up the phone, or a pen and let your friends know you're thinking of them. Because no matter how much or little I talk to my friends, they are always on my mind, and in my heart!:)
(Disclaimer: I stole this idea from a lady in my Real Simple magazine...but how could I not...it's such a good idea!)
hey erin! i have to say that i can toooootally relate to this post! when i get home from my day job i immediately start on e.c. campbell photography and work straight until about 11 or 12 at night. i miss my friends and family terribly! you totally inspired me to try and keep in contact better!! i must say erin...kind of off subject but your comments always touch my heart and make me smile soooo big! you have such a warm heart. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're not a bad friend. You're just busy. We can all relate to that. :)
ReplyDeleteI ditto the fact that you are not a bad friend at all. I do the same thing and know I need to work on it as well, I also read that article and thought the same thing - I know I need to keep in touch better with friends. I will try to take on the challenge right along with you....love you!
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