Remember in Kindergarten how you literally could ask someone, "Wanna be friends?" and it was totally normal and natural?
If the answer was yes, then you would carry on, share your crayons and from that moment on, you would move forward as friends.
How do I do this as an adult? Go into a library, a coffee shop or a restaurant and when I spot a person who looks nice, ask, "Wanna be friends?"
Maybe I should bring some crayons and ask someone if they want to color with me.
In my move from Minnesota to Arizona this past June, I've been thinking about making friends as an adult in a new city.
This morning I saw a segment about a book by Lesley Blume called "Let's Bring Back" - and one of her tips to regenerating or rejuvinating things from days gone by was to bring back the calling card.
No, not the kind of calling card that you put on the buter's tray when you arrive at someone's house, which he then whisks away to the host or hostess to let that person know you've come calling.
More of a modern-day calling card that you would give to someone as a way of saying, "Wanna be friends?". I envision that it could have your name, e-mail an cell phone number...it would be something more intimate than handing out a business card. It's a way of saying "I'm inviting you into my life in a more personal way." with a little more flair & sophistication.
I would feel good getting someone's calling card, and I think I would have fun having my own to give to others.
In an age where we are doing more and more electronically, I'm LOVING the spin this idea from Ms. Blume's book brings - I think I'll try it!
To see more about Let's Bring Back:
http://www.lesleymmblume.com/new/lets_bring_back
How do I do this as an adult? Go into a library, a coffee shop or a restaurant and when I spot a person who looks nice, ask, "Wanna be friends?"
Maybe I should bring some crayons and ask someone if they want to color with me.
In my move from Minnesota to Arizona this past June, I've been thinking about making friends as an adult in a new city.
This morning I saw a segment about a book by Lesley Blume called "Let's Bring Back" - and one of her tips to regenerating or rejuvinating things from days gone by was to bring back the calling card.
No, not the kind of calling card that you put on the buter's tray when you arrive at someone's house, which he then whisks away to the host or hostess to let that person know you've come calling.
More of a modern-day calling card that you would give to someone as a way of saying, "Wanna be friends?". I envision that it could have your name, e-mail an cell phone number...it would be something more intimate than handing out a business card. It's a way of saying "I'm inviting you into my life in a more personal way." with a little more flair & sophistication.
I would feel good getting someone's calling card, and I think I would have fun having my own to give to others.
In an age where we are doing more and more electronically, I'm LOVING the spin this idea from Ms. Blume's book brings - I think I'll try it!
To see more about Let's Bring Back:
http://www.lesleymmblume.com/new/lets_bring_back
To order the book on Amazon.com, go here:
http://www.amazon.com/Lets-Bring-Back-Encyclopedia-Forgotten-Yet-Delightful/dp/0811874133
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