Roomie Vacation

 

After a rough start to July, I needed some time away for a little R & R.  Fortunately, my annual reunion with my high school friends-and then college roommates- was already scheduled and I slipped away for a few days with my longtime girlfriends.

 

We stayed at the cottage of one of my roommates which is up in Michigan.  We had perfect weather....not too cold.... not too hot...... and not a drop of rain. 

 

This is me waiting for everyone to wake up.  I'm floating around on the pontoon in my jammies listening to the chorus of bird songs as they start their day.  Pleasant....... ahhhh.  I'm an early bird myself, so I always plan on a little quiet time before everyone gets up and around.

 

 

 

 

The making of Smores!  We had a great campfire with hot dogs and then Smores for dessert.  Not fancy, but just the perfect meal after a day in the water.

 

Here are my Roomies holding the tote bags that I made for them.  All of the bags are the same except for the linings.....well, and the initials too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just had a wonderful time being lazy and relaxed with my friends.  We live far apart and don't see each other often, so this time together is special.  I'm back at home now.... still adjusting to my new normal without Oliver, but it's going well. 

Now I just need Smore time with my Roomies! 

Until next year........

I'm home from a delightful mini vacation with three of my dearest friends.  We've known each other for decades.... since high school and then roommates in college.  Many, many years of friendship.  We don't get to see each other as often as we would like.  You know how it goes, life gets in the way, schedules are full.  But when we do get together, the years and months apart melt away and we just have a wonderful time together.  Lots of giggles and laughter and just being ourselves with friends that we can be completely vulnerable with, knowing our backs will always be covered and there will be no judgment.

These ladies mean the world to me and I'm so grateful that we have maintained our bond for so many years.  I know we will be friends until (and then beyond) our dying days. 

Here's Cathy, Pat, and Sandy in front of Cathy's cottage.  Even sitting in the pontoon while tethered to the dock is so relaxing and rejuvenating.  I know that I certainly wanted this time away and it was just what I needed to lift my spirits.

So here's to priceless friendships..... lifelong friends....... memories from the past, present, and future...... to times with loved ones that will be cherished forever!

(Hey....I found my missing knitting needle at home in the office.  It never even made it to the trunk of the car!  And, of course, this was after I stopped and bought a new pair at Michaels. Hee-hee!)