I have no idea why this came to mind this morning, but I started thinking about what all of my friends have in common and I decided that all of my friends are thoughtful. But I didn't stop there. Because I was really impressed at the realization that my brain was ACTUALLY THINKING at six this morning and so I decided to pour another cup of coffee and embrace the spontaneity. HA! So then I started thinking: are they thoughtful and I really liked that about them and so we became friends OR they are my friends and we learned to love each other and so they are thoughtful towards me? It's a chicken or the egg sort of thing and I'm not quite sure what the answer is. I mean....are all friends thoughtful? Is that a criteria that everyone has for their friends? I'm just wondering if all of your friends are thoughtful too. Because then I might have an answer to my question...
I really think thoughtful is a unique trait on its own. I still think you can be FRIENDLY and WONDERFUL and be considered a NICE PERSON without necessarily being "thoughtful". Thoughtful is its own cool thing, isn't it? To me, it's a really nice person with a cherry on top. The kind of person you would be a lifelong friend with. Hmmmm.....maybe I just answered my own question?
Thoughtful is..........
Driving to visit you and your family for MORE THAN AN HOUR to see you and your family for less than an hour. Finding an "Eleanor" ornament while vacationing in June and saving it for a gift in December. Calling you a reliable taxi driver so you don't have to be uncomfortable going somewhere that's already uncomfortable. Wedding anniversary cards addressed to you and your hubby (even THIS CARD GAL doesn't do that!). Knowing that you love black and white photos and tagging you in black and white Instagram accounts. Opening personalized "house warming" gifts from Etsy. Bringing a post-baby lasagna to your house so you don't have to cook for days (it was MASSIVE). Dropping off a key to the back door (near the elevators!) so that unloading the car is easier. Receiving "new mom" gifts IN ADDITION to "new baby" gifts (WHAT?!!!!!). Seeing a "HOLLYWOOD" sign in the city and bringing it home for you. Making special side dishes for dinner to please everyone's likes and dislikes. Making a "you're the best and here's a new purse" day because you're in need of a pick-me-up. Arranging "Santa" to leave a gift for your child at the hotel reception....and have it delivered to them during breakfast on Christmas Day. Being offered specially imported Kraft Peanut Butter even though it's running low and it will be months before your friend can acquire any more.
I could go on. But my point has been made: CHERRY ON TOP, PEOPLE!
Not only do I feel lucky to be on the receiving end of such thoughtfulness, but I feel lucky to be inspired to be thoughtful too! Sometimes I want to do something thoughtful for others, but I'm not always sure how to go about it. So I look to all of you for ideas and - BINGO!!!! - there's always a little gem waiting to be recycled :) Like the time we brought Nory home from the hospital and entered the apartment through an exquisitely decorated front door. Thank you to YOU for teaching me this thoughtful idea. Please know that today your idea will make another new mama happy too!!!!
Sending SO MUCH LOVE to all of my friends today! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
#supercheesy #youwouldthinkitwasworldfriendshipday #ishouldlookthatup
I really think thoughtful is a unique trait on its own. I still think you can be FRIENDLY and WONDERFUL and be considered a NICE PERSON without necessarily being "thoughtful". Thoughtful is its own cool thing, isn't it? To me, it's a really nice person with a cherry on top. The kind of person you would be a lifelong friend with. Hmmmm.....maybe I just answered my own question?
Thoughtful is..........
Driving to visit you and your family for MORE THAN AN HOUR to see you and your family for less than an hour. Finding an "Eleanor" ornament while vacationing in June and saving it for a gift in December. Calling you a reliable taxi driver so you don't have to be uncomfortable going somewhere that's already uncomfortable. Wedding anniversary cards addressed to you and your hubby (even THIS CARD GAL doesn't do that!). Knowing that you love black and white photos and tagging you in black and white Instagram accounts. Opening personalized "house warming" gifts from Etsy. Bringing a post-baby lasagna to your house so you don't have to cook for days (it was MASSIVE). Dropping off a key to the back door (near the elevators!) so that unloading the car is easier. Receiving "new mom" gifts IN ADDITION to "new baby" gifts (WHAT?!!!!!). Seeing a "HOLLYWOOD" sign in the city and bringing it home for you. Making special side dishes for dinner to please everyone's likes and dislikes. Making a "you're the best and here's a new purse" day because you're in need of a pick-me-up. Arranging "Santa" to leave a gift for your child at the hotel reception....and have it delivered to them during breakfast on Christmas Day. Being offered specially imported Kraft Peanut Butter even though it's running low and it will be months before your friend can acquire any more.
I could go on. But my point has been made: CHERRY ON TOP, PEOPLE!
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Not only do I feel lucky to be on the receiving end of such thoughtfulness, but I feel lucky to be inspired to be thoughtful too! Sometimes I want to do something thoughtful for others, but I'm not always sure how to go about it. So I look to all of you for ideas and - BINGO!!!! - there's always a little gem waiting to be recycled :) Like the time we brought Nory home from the hospital and entered the apartment through an exquisitely decorated front door. Thank you to YOU for teaching me this thoughtful idea. Please know that today your idea will make another new mama happy too!!!!
Sending SO MUCH LOVE to all of my friends today! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
#supercheesy #youwouldthinkitwasworldfriendshipday #ishouldlookthatup
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