I was supposed to DJ a gig tonight. The occasion was to celebrate my birthday (it's next week) and a good friends birthday (hers was last week). The problem is that about 3 weeks ago this same woman who happens to be a nurse tried to commit suicide. She almost got away with it but one of her children discovered her, unconscious, and called an ambulance. She was in the hospital for a week. I attempted to call her a couple of times but only got her voice mail. Now this morning out of the clear blue she calls me and wants to make sure I'm still DJing our party tonight and then goes on about how excited she is. I told her I couldn't talk just now and I would call her later. Honestly I don't feel like it but I feel like this may be her way of seeing all of our friends (all have been extremely worried about her)and getting back into the swing of things. Its a cold rainy Friday and I had planned on going home and curling up on the couch with a good John Wayne movie and not going out at all. Hell I don't know what to do now.

Maybe this is her way of moving on/ reconnecting with folks enmass is a easier way for her to face folks. Good friend, might need the support.

If she were my friend i'd go and try to cheer her up.It's so sad people try to kill themselves or just attempt for attention.

Go - have fun! Its your birthday - put aside what happened in the past and move forward. Not being "cold", but we just get one shot at this life and you should live it to the fullest. Your friend was given another chance! Give her a big hug - something is missing in her world.

I agree..

If you can, go! She needs her friends right now. And you'll probably end up having a good time.

I must agree with this one something is missing in her life. Or things were weighing so heavy on her she felt there was only one way out.

You made a commitment and said you would do it stick to your word. She was given a second chance sounds like she understands that now and wants to move on.

Go! You might regret it if you don't.

I would curl home w/John Wayne, communicate with her you've made other plans, tell her how you're feeling, let her know you're glad she's ok, but I would stay home. JMO

Friends mate, that is as close of a bond you get without being blood...go, sounds like she could use it. She could use the re-connection at this point in her life, more than anything...she could use the support...

I would sacrifice the John Wayne for a friend.

I once had a friend named Walter when I was about 19. he came to me all down and showed me a list he had written about ways to kill himself. Pros and cons columns. I told him to quit being such a baby and if he was gonna kill himself, just put a gun in his mouth and stop whining about life. A few days later I called his house and his mom told me that he had overdosed and died. So I take that seriously and try to be a friend to people even when its hard.

ditto.

Agreed. And besides...you should celebrate your birthday too!

Dude .. hope it all works out for ya , BUT I agree with what is being said so far .... GO , have some laughs, and make her feel as special as you can...
Good luck and CHEERS on your birthday