So the last day or so, I've sent out SMSes. There are a lot of people I miss by sending out SMSes, and not emails, but I know I'll never get around to emails. An SMS is 160 letters, I don't have room to think too much or to ramble on, and I'm usually too cheap to do longer ones.
I've learned from previous experience not to just send most people messages saying things like 'You're very special to me, and I want to thank you for your friendship over the years,' because then I get worried messages and phonecalls back from people who are suddenly concerned that I'm dying or that something else is seriously wrong.
It's kind of a shame that so many people associate open shows of love and appreciation with disaster, rather than take it for what it is - a desire to let someone know just how much mean to me. Then again, as far as I'm aware, most people don't think a complimentary message from me means that I'm after something, which is the other way people tend to read unexpected compliments.
Oh I've sent some Cock!
Sometimes I feel the very strong need to tell someone that they are an incredibly awesome person (Mitch), or that their friendship means a lot (Mondy), or that I fancy them something rotten (Guttermonkey, a hot-tub filled with lard and hundreds & thousands, and a copy of the Kaled Karma Sutra).
I do it because I need to say these things. It's who I am, I like to show appreciation. But I also think people need to hear them sometimes too. And I think it's especially nice when it comes out of the blue, for no other reason than someone thinks you're great.
So why not do it yourself. Send someone (not me) a brief message telling them... something! It can be appreciation for who they are, or things that they've done for you or other people. But do it! You don't have to wait for a reason, the fact that they are your friend and great should be reason enough.
Of ya go, ya buggers. Get writing!