Christmas is approaching. I know. You think it's far off, way after that upcoming candy holiday, and long after the turkey one, but it's not. I'm pretty sure time warps after October!
So, I'm preparing for it by brainstorming gift ideas for my friends.
Here are some options.
Book, CD, DVD, lotion, shirt, scarf/hat/gloves, slippers, pajamas, candle, chocolate or other edibles, tote bag, game, fun kitchen stuff, and gift cards.
Please, add to the list. I need ideas!!
Thanks!
Join me on Friday to discuss our favorite candy.
Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
What I Love About My Friends
What do I love about my friends?
One other thing I love about my friends? We all love dessert!
What do you love about your friends?
Join me on Friday to meet my critique partners.
- They get my sense of humor or, at the very least, tolerate it!
- They understand what's important to me
- They seem to know the exact time I need support
- They encourage me to work toward my dreams
- They bring me down from negative thinking
- They build me up when I'm struggling
- They jump up and down when something good happens
- They offer advice even if I don't take it
- They aren't afraid to lean on me when they need help
- They open up and share their life with me
- They're comfortable telling me about their problems and joys
- They make an effort with me
One other thing I love about my friends? We all love dessert!
What do you love about your friends?
Join me on Friday to meet my critique partners.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Transient Friends
This month we're talking friends--the good, the bad, the irresistible. One of the hardest parts of friendships, for me, is that not all are equal. Some will naturally fade even though I genuinely like the friend and vice-versa. In each phase of my life, I've been blessed with some wonderful transient friends.
It starts, well, how any friendship starts. Maybe we work at the same company, or our kids start playing together on the playground, or we sit next to each other at book club. We quickly hit it off and begin to spend time together. We might meet on our lunch break, or plan a playdate for the kids, or head to a coffee shop to talk about books.
Soon, we're sharing daily minutae, and everything's great.
But...she gets transferred. The kids no longer want to play together. The book club dissolves. Suddenly, it's more difficult to get together. We still call once in a while, but we have less to say. Then we're swapping Christmas cards once a year and that's that.
I used to feel guilty that I couldn't make every friendship last, but I was missing the point. We will always have people entering and exiting our lives. We change. They change. But we can hold on to our memories of a sweet interlude together.
If I happen to answer the phone one day and it's my old pal from book club, I settle into my most comfy chair, get a huge smile on my face, and pick up where we left off.
Have you had transient friends? Does it bother you when a friendship naturally fades?
Join me on Friday when we talk about problem friendships.
It starts, well, how any friendship starts. Maybe we work at the same company, or our kids start playing together on the playground, or we sit next to each other at book club. We quickly hit it off and begin to spend time together. We might meet on our lunch break, or plan a playdate for the kids, or head to a coffee shop to talk about books.
Soon, we're sharing daily minutae, and everything's great.
But...she gets transferred. The kids no longer want to play together. The book club dissolves. Suddenly, it's more difficult to get together. We still call once in a while, but we have less to say. Then we're swapping Christmas cards once a year and that's that.
I used to feel guilty that I couldn't make every friendship last, but I was missing the point. We will always have people entering and exiting our lives. We change. They change. But we can hold on to our memories of a sweet interlude together.
If I happen to answer the phone one day and it's my old pal from book club, I settle into my most comfy chair, get a huge smile on my face, and pick up where we left off.
Have you had transient friends? Does it bother you when a friendship naturally fades?
Join me on Friday when we talk about problem friendships.
Monday, October 4, 2010
October: A Little Help from Our Friends
Friends have been on my mind lately. A few good friends went through stressful challenges this summer while others found exciting opportunities.
Sometimes we're more sympathetic and reach out more to our struggling friends, but our newly successful friends welcome our support too. Who doesn't want to rave when something great happens? Or maybe what seems exciting to us frightens them; either way they appreciate a kind gesture.
After a hectic month with two kids in different sports, I realized just how blessed I am to have friends who will help me out. We carpooled, shared snacks, and divvied up kids. These women make my life easier and more fun, and I am so thankful to them.
Do you have supportive friends? How do you support your friends?
Join me on Wednesday when we'll talk about easy gestures to nurture our friendships.
Announcement: On Friday, October 8, we are having a virtual book party for Jody Hedlund to celebrate the release of her debut novel, The Preacher's Bride!! Join me for virtual refreshments, and to hear what other bloggers have to say about Jody and her amazing debut!!
Sometimes we're more sympathetic and reach out more to our struggling friends, but our newly successful friends welcome our support too. Who doesn't want to rave when something great happens? Or maybe what seems exciting to us frightens them; either way they appreciate a kind gesture.
After a hectic month with two kids in different sports, I realized just how blessed I am to have friends who will help me out. We carpooled, shared snacks, and divvied up kids. These women make my life easier and more fun, and I am so thankful to them.
Do you have supportive friends? How do you support your friends?
Join me on Wednesday when we'll talk about easy gestures to nurture our friendships.
Announcement: On Friday, October 8, we are having a virtual book party for Jody Hedlund to celebrate the release of her debut novel, The Preacher's Bride!! Join me for virtual refreshments, and to hear what other bloggers have to say about Jody and her amazing debut!!
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