How to Rekindle a Lost Friendship?

Good friends are like diamonds in the rough. They're there for you through thick and thin and even help to improve health and longevity. But what happens if you've lost touch with someone who was once incredibly close to you—is it too late to re-connect? Here are some tips I got from Quality Health website, written by Seth Czarnecki

Think. It's important to consider what made you lose touch to begin with. Was it the natural course of things? Did you both get caught up in the melee of everyday life? Or was it something more serious and painful? Remembering why it happened—and being honest about it—is crucial to how you approach the subject.

Contact. Do your best to contact your friend via email or telephone. Keep in mind that just as you’re busy, so is your friend. Getting in touch and having a conversation may take some time. It's easy to feel discouraged when you’re extending the olive branch and it’s not being accepted immediately. Be patient.

Ease in. Have realistic expectations for that first conversation—especially if the last time you talked was 8 months ago or ended on bad terms. Have a friendly, open tone as you ask what they’ve been doing or how they’ve been. If things go well, carry on a light hearted chat.

Explore. If there are still hard feelings, don't be afraid to address them. You were friends for a reason, and given the right amount of maturity and handling of the initial problem, there should be no reason why it can’t happen again. Avoid coming across as confrontational by using "I" statements. For example: "I felt (this) when (this happened)" or "Looking back, I feel like (this) because of (this)." By using this method, you can express your feelings without pointing the finger.


Be honest.As any relationship goes, honesty holds all things together. This remains true when trying to rekindle a friendship. Coming out and saying you miss your friendship is good. Being honest about your feelings shows transparency and trust. Most importantly, be honest with both your friend and yourself about what it will take to make things work.



Work. It will take work regardless of whether or not you attempt was successful. If you were not able to rekindle your friendship, it will take some work on your behalf to move on and leave the past in the past. However, if you both agree to move on with your relationship, it will require efforts on both your parts to maintain the friendship. Keep in contact periodically and try to get together. Friendships that are worthwhile can withstand the worst of disputes and rebound from the longest hiatus.

Six Weird Things About Me!

I got this tag from Malou and Rose :-) Thanks, Guys for remembering me again! I have hard time thinking about the weird things about me; but to tell you I really enjoyed it!

RULES: People who get tagged need to write a blog post of 6 weird things about them as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their comments and tell them to read your blog.


1.) I like buying make ups but hardly or never use them at all. Well, I used to put little make up on when I was still single, but don't do that anymore.

2.) I am scared with baby animals; I can't even hold or touch them, for instance, new born chicks, little bird, baby mouse/rat any living creature that are so little.

3.) When I was still in school I hate missing it not even a half day. I don't want to miss a lesson or something. I used to cry when my mother asks me not to go to school for a day or two. Even with my son now, I hate it when we have to pick him up at for his doctor or dentist appointments. I don't want him to miss school! My husband thinks I am weird!

4.) I like hanging around with old people than people my age. I think it is because they know a lot and have more experienced in life, wiser, approachable and sweet.

5.) I can still sleep even after I drink pop or soda containing caffeine.

6.) I am a very sentimental person when it comes to things that were given to me. I keep things for as long as I can. In fact I still used my 21 year old set of scriptures even though hubby already bought me new one.

Now, tell me. Am I weird or what? I would like to know the weird things about: Clarissa, Juliana, Juliet, Sweetiepie, Richard and NanayBelen :-)! Come on , guys let us be sport here...grab it and share us how weird you are!

Cristeta, White House Executive Chef!

Today Michelle Obama announced that Cristeta Comerford will stay on as White House executive chef, putting to rest all the speculation surrounding the decision.

Cristeta Comerford took the job in 2005 and is the first woman and first minority to serve as executive chef.

"Cristeta Comerford brings such incredible talent to the White House operation and came very highly regarded from the Bush family," Michelle Obama said in a statement released by the transition team. "Also the mom of a young daughter, I appreciate our shared perspective on the importance of healthy eating and healthy families."

Comerford is a naturalized U.S. citizen from the Philippines who studied French cooking in Vienna, Austria, and specializes in ethnic and American cuisine.

At first I thought they will replace her with their family chef, but I was wrong. I felt good again when I read on the news that they just want to keep their family chef. Thanks, First Lady, Michelle:-)! She's one of our own, she's doing very well, and we share in the pride. I am proud of you, Cristeta!