Write your email. Remember to open it with: What's your surprising news?

Dear [Имя друга],

What's your surprising news? I have some exciting news to share! I recently [Расскажите свою новость - например, выиграли конкурс, получили хорошую оценку, совершили интересное путешествие].

It was so [опишите свое впечатление] that I couldn't wait to tell you. What about you? Anything new and exciting happening in your life?

I'm really looking forward to hearing back from you and catching up soon. Let me know when you're free to chat!

Best wishes,

[Твое имя]