Phone Calls

So this week, I got a total wake up call. From myself.

About communicating. With friends. With Family. With anyone who is far away.

I’ve never been one of those people who jumps on the phone to her girlfriends.

In fact, I’m the polar opposite. I don’t like the phone (or so I’ve been telling myself). I don’t like answering the phone. I’m just not into it.

Well, something happened this week. In the span of a few days I’ve had a bunch of wonderful conversations with friends, with whom I haven’t spoken to in quite a while. I keep “meaning” to. I keep “wanting”. But due to procrastination, laziness, and reluctance to pick up the phone, I just haven’t.

And then, I just did.

And it was wonderful.

I loved listening to my friend talk about her upcoming wedding and all the ideas she had.

I loved listening to my friend tell me about grad school.

I loved listening to my cousin recount her recent travels to Germany and England.

I love, love, loved it!

And then afterwards, I thought to myself, “Why don’t I do this more often?”

Because I put it off. I procrastinate. I’m lazy.

I don’t make it a priority.

I suppose that I consider that we’ve been friends for so long, or we’ll always be family, that I don’t need to connect that often. But I’ve found that after every conversation, it always improves my day.

So I’m making it a priority to catch up with family and friends on the phone more often.

Because while email and social media are great, they still can never replace the power of a great phone call.

Of course, even better is an in person meeting. But when you are separated by great distance, the phone or Skype is just lovely.

Who do you need to call? Go ahead and just do it!

It’ll brighten both of your days!

Bon Week-end!