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Once you find your friend, take the bold leap of reaching out! Call, text, email, or even write a letter it's up to you. Just don't put the task off for too long or you may risk losing the opportunity when their life situation changes or they move. If you're on social media, you may want to send them a short personal message like this: "Hi there! It's been such a long time. I hope you remember me we were in Smith Hall together back in college. Anyway, I just got back in town and was looking to reconnect. Let me know if you're interested in getting coffee! Talk to you later." On the other hand, if you've found someone in the real world, you can afford to be a little more involved with your message. Here's a short sample letter you might want to use as a guideline for postal correspondences or emails note the instructions in parentheses: "Dear (Name), It's been so long since I last saw you. How are you? I hope things are going well with you. The last time I was with you was on graduation remember how hot it was and how badly we were sweating in our robes? (You can replace this with your own anecdote as you wish.) After that, things were so hectic that I never got a proper chance to say goodbye, even though I knew I was going to miss you. Well, I've decided to remedy that. I'm back in town and looking to reconnect. Give me a call at (your number) if you'd like to get coffee sometime! I'd really enjoy it. Best, (Your name)" If you haven't seen your friend in quite a long time, there's always the chance that you two simply won't get along like you used to. You may, for instance, have developed different opinions and personalities in the time you've been apart that make it difficult for things to be like they once were. Because this unfortunate scenario is always a possibility, make your first meetup a casual one. Getting coffee, drinks, or a meal can be a great low-commitment scenario if you get along great, you can do something together afterwards, but if you don't, you can leave after an hour or so without embarrassment. You may also want to have a "plan B" in mind in case things go especially well at your initial get-together. For instance, you may want to look up the address of the old bowling alley you used to frequent prior to meeting your old friend. If you hit it off, you can head over after your coffee! Don't invite other people to this get-together. A small, intimate event will allow you to reconnect. If your initial reconnection goes well, you can probably start inviting your old friend back into your life. One easy way to do this is to ask him to attend events with you that you'd be going to anyway. This way, you're virtually guaranteed to have fun because the event is something you'd enjoy regardless of who's with you. Plus, since you'll feel at ease doing familiar things, you should have an easy striking up casual conversations with your old friend. As you start inviting your old friend to do things with you, it's almost unavoidable that he'll eventually meet your new friends. Don't be afraid of this! Let it happen naturally. As you do, make it clear to both your new friends and the old friend that you're not "playing favorites" by making sure not exclude anyone from the conversation. A good policy in situations like these is to tell both groups of friends about each others' interests before they meet each other. This way, they'll have some easy topics of conversation available: "So, I hear you're into pottery?" Keep in mind, however, that some of your new friends may not necessarily like your old friend right away. Since they don't have any shared experiences, they'll have less of a personal connection. This is OK your friends don't have to like each other for you to like them. If your friend is married or has children, invite their family to attend, as well. For example, you could plan a couple's dinner or a family outing.

summary: Send a warm, inviting initial message. Plan a low-key get-together. Invite your friend to upcoming events. Introduce your old friend to your new friends.

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Initiate the conversation with a statement that plainly describes the issue you are having. Do not attach any feelings, interpretation, or blame to the statement. State it as a fact, not a option. For example, "Mike, we haven't spent much time together lately" or "Rowan, we aren't connecting like we used to." Expressing yourself with "I" statements allows you to take sole ownership for your feelings. Instead of saying "You make me feel ____," you're stating "I feel ____". For example, "Over the past month, I felt like I wasn't a priority to you" or "Since school started, I feel like you have focused more on football than on our relationship." Once you've explained the situation and how it's made you feel, it is time to ask him to take action. Think of what he needs to do to make you feel differently about the situation. For example, "Mike, I would really appreciate it if you would make time to hang out with me" or "Rowan, I know you are busy with practice and we can't see each other much during the week. Will you try to call me on your way home for practice everyday so we have a chance to catch up?"

summary: Present the issue to your boyfriend. Use "I" statements to discuss your feelings. Ask him to change his behavior.

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The easiest way to keep basil fresh is to keep it alive! Instead of buying a cut bunch of basil at the supermarket, check to see if they also sell small potted basil plants. These usually come in biodegradable "pots" and are typically sold right next to the fresh cut herbs. Alternatively, grow your own basil from seeds either outdoors (when the climate permits) or indoors. Ideally, basil should get 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. If that's not possible where you live, pick the sunniest windowsill you have. It's very convenient to have the basil plant on your kitchen windowsill, but it's more important to find a sunny spot. Stick your index finger 1in (2.5cm) down into the potting medium every 1-2 days. If it feels dry at your fingertip, add water until the potting medium looks soaked but not oversaturated. The goal is to keep the potting medium evenly moist. You'll likely figure out the proper watering frequency within a week. This is the best part about having fresh, live basil right at your fingertips. Identify the most colorful, crisp-tender leaves and pluck just the number you need at that moment. For instance, grab a few of the prettiest leaves to make your guests a range of delicious basil cocktails! Remove and discard leaves that have wilted or developed brown or black spots. Kept in its original compostable pot, the supermarket basil plant will likely give you 1-2 months of high-quality basil leaves. Once it stops producing abundantly, go ahead and get a replacement from the grocery store. The basil will likely last longer if you transfer it to a larger pot, but it may also grow larger than you'd prefer, especially if you have space limitations.
summary: Buy a small potted basil from your grocer's produce department. Set the pot on a windowsill that gets ample sunlight. Keep the potting medium evenly moist with regular watering. Pluck off fresh leaves right when you need them. Replace it with a new potted basil every several weeks, as needed.