Just saying it, in a few words
A few days ago, on Sunday, to be exact was a friend’s birthday and I woke up close upon 12 noon, as I had been up late working on my writing skills! 
My reminder went off and, I was reminded, of course, of my friend’s birthday. I had no strength to get out of bed and get to the phone to give her a buzz. Instead, I messaged her. She was thrilled to hear from me. I also told her that I would get her a gift as soon as I can. She replied saying, “Don’t worry about the gifts. Friends like you are all the gifts needed!” Just hearing this so… made my day.
My relationship with a very close friend was so strained the last few months and we had not spoken in ages.
My birthday dawned a few months back and as usual my best buddy called me. In fact, she was so worried that she will not be the first to wish me, so she called me at 11.45pm! Crazy woman!
After she hung up a few of my really close work mates called me. Yes, it was really nice and I was touched, however, it was, expected. They are, after all so close to me, and they meet me often. So, I was not really surprised to hear from them. And no, I am not taking away and credit from them for taking the trouble to wish me.
It’s just that, to me, it just made my day when this long lost mate sent me a message at seven something in the morning. I didn’t even have his number on my phone as we had not been in touch. I was not even sure if it was him! He was messaging to wish me for my birthday. Boy! Was I in shock for a good two to three hours.
And when I got to work I had to actually be told to thank him, by a friend!
After the shock wore off, was when the happiness kicked in. I never thought he would remember and even if he did, I never thought he would bother to wish me. After all, males are known to be the sort who do not bother much about birthdays.
It just enhanced my mood that day when a few other friends remembered.
It had been a year since this same friend and I had met and I messaged him, just for old times sake and asked him if he can imagine that a whole year has passed us by and that so so much has happened. I didn’t even expect him to respond. But, he did. Saying that so much in fact has happened and with the usual ‘hope you are keeping well… take care… etc etc’. This unexpected response did put a smile to my face. I didn’t think he cared if I exsisted, to be honest. But I guess in his own way he still did care for me as a friend!
One of my girlfriends was having a really rough week. So much had come down on her. It was almost a nostalgic feeling, hearing everything that she was going through. But it so did not surprise me that a male or many males for that matter, could mess with you so much! Considering I had been to hell and back with regard to a very similar situation.
The best I could do was to assure her that things would get better. To add to it all, she was up to her neck in work. Thus, unable to take a break from this mess her mind was in and from reality itself. At this point as a friend your hands are tied.
So all I could do was keep reassuring her that this will, pass… in time. She in turn responded saying, “It’s scary when you are losing friends… makes you insecure… but people like you make it all the better. Thanks!”
Somehow, her saying that, and all the little things your friends say and do for you, just make life so much more special…
Just adds that warm chocolate fudge, whipped cream, those cherries, and the nuts on your ice cream!
When you are really in the dumps or even if you are not feeling so down, it is amazing how much just a few words from someone you care about can really make your day… can’t it?
