The Circle of Friends Bingo - The 27 Friends You'll Meet in Your Life

"Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold. A circle is round, it has no end, That's how long we will be friends." Author unknown, Girl Scouts Song (for the audio)

Finishing off this week's posts on friends, here is our fun game of Circle of Friends Bingo. If you consider the 150-200 friends you have in your life, they likely fall into the following 27 nicely compartmentalized profiles.

Here's how you play -
1) Print out  the bingo card
2) Read the descriptions of the 27 profiles below
3) Place a person's name that fits the profile in each of the boxes based on the profile description
- your litmus test -  if you received an unexpected email, IM or letter mail from them , how would you feel about them.
4)  Email all 27 and see which row or column you can build first by how quickly people respond (it's proven, people who like you respond more quickly)
5) Invite the first row or column of people over for a social.

Hopefully our small way to keeping your social circle in touch.

Friends of Utility - people who you befriend because of mutual advantages
Connector - aka the Rolodex - introduces you to a world of new  contacts, colleagues and new friends
Navigator - aka the Conseillerie - coaches you on life, work and family skills and important lessons
Organizer - aka the Worker Bee  - makes life simpler for you, goes beyond the call of duty
Proximity - aka Co-Existent  - connected by virtue of living, working or playing in the same areas
Trophy - aka Image Bumpers -based on looks or celebrity make you look better      
Meal Ticket - aka Caste Elite- based on wealth or status facilitate your social climbing
Conspirator - aka Architects - involve you in opportunities for further growth
Databank - aka Mavens - provide insight and information in the world at large   
Entourage - aka Clingers - your followers that drive your real or perceived ego/social status

Friends of  Pleasure - people who you like to spend time with
Energizer - aka Life of the Party - a friend who always make a good time better
Mixer - aka the Socialite - a friend who involves others and is the social glue of a get-together
Activity - aka the Teammate - a friend who you hang with based on enjoyment of the same activities
Buddy - aka Good Times - a friend who you hang out with because they are casual and make you relaxed
Intrepid - aka the Adventurist - a friend who introduces you to new experiences
Passion - aka the Lover - a "friend with benefits"  ...lusty benefits
Collaborator - aka the Rallyer - a friend you work with to advance shared specific causes or projects
Web Pal - aka Virtual Friend - a friend who you know based on strictly online connection or community
Cafes & Pints -aka the Conversationist - a friend who you enjoy chatting with

Friends of Good - people  who you value based on shared and deep kinship
Hero - aka the Icon - a friend and family member who you revere and look up to
Champion - aka the Supporter - a friend or family member who selflessly advocate and motivate you
Tribal - aka the Kindred Spirit - a friend who share an identical/very similar lifestyle
Blood - aka Family - people who are linked through family connections
Confessional Confidantes - aka the Amigo- a friend who you reveal secrets to and exchange advice with
Romantic Soulmate - aka Spouse/Partner - a friend who your share a committed partnership with
Lifelong Bonded - aka Mate - a friend from early childhood to grave
Character - aka Virtuous - a friend with a shared sense of beliefs and values
Selfless Guardian - aka Caretaker - a friend who looks out for your best interests