I'm always excited to see my friend from New York.
Why are you so excited to see her?
She's so successful, it gives me hope that I can be successful as well.
It is good to have friends that you like and are excited to see. They can cheer you up and you can have someone to talk to when things get rough.
I really can't wait, she's going to take me shopping and treats me like her best friend.
Cherishing and cultivating relationships is important. I am sure your friend wants to see you as badly as you want to see her.