Friendships are the family you choose to share life’s ups and downs.  Some people have many and some a few. These special relationships may start in the neighborhood or at your school. Others may start at a job or a church. Many are from shared relationships of other friends and family.  

Friendships are all different. Personalities are different. It is helpful to be able to call a particular person that fits the life that you are living now. You are feeling sad, an intuitive friend will notice and cheer you up. If you are mad, a thick-skinned friend will allow you to vent and not hold your words against you and leave you feeling heard. If you are nervous or afraid, a valued friend will help you find your courage and leave you feeling confident. Trusted friendships allow you to be your true self and provide you with a shared history and ability to start where you left off, as well as to “just be” without saying a word.  

Friendships choose to make the time. Friends take the call, drop everything to be by your side and will always have your best interests in mind. 

Friendships are shared with special occasions and holidays. First love, first break ups, a win or a loss in life, hurt feelings and great news. You always need a friend to share life with. 

Friendships take time, listening, dedication, loyalty, and priority. Besides the day-to-day and year-to-year investment, occasionally special trips and parties can help make the friendship time sweeter.  

Seasonably you may gather to celebrate a holiday, such as Friendsgiving where you each bring your favorite dish to share or cookie baking and gift wrapping in your favorite pj’s or ugly sweater. Maybe a tea party, or a themed book club is more your style. A boutique shopping experience or concert could be fun shared with friends. 

Friendships may benefit from some much-needed time away from other distractions. Rent a cabin or go glamping for the weekend, take a road trip or really go all out and travel to a surprise destination by plane, train, or book a cruise. 

Friendships help us mentally, emotionally, and physically. We laugh, cry, and remember who we are when all our hats are off.  

Friendships matter. One of the reasons I decided to start my own Event business was due to my time spent planning activities for my friends. People who heard about what we did wanted help doing the same for their friends. Events by Rosanne can offer help with creative ideas for getting together and outings whether they are nearby or if traveling is required.  I urge all of you who are reading this to make this investment with your friends. Time goes by quickly. You won’t regret making these memories. If you need help, I’m here for you.