friday i took off for a girl's weekend with my sister-in-law and 2 nieces...the main objective of the trip was to check out a college that one of my niece's is thinking about applying to.
we headed off on our adventure - first pitstop...starbucks...loaded up with our drink of choice...we headed out to folsom...to stay in my parents "vacation home" (family joke)
the ride was hilarious - our conversation went from the mundane to crazy to emotional to hilarious...one moment we were laughing, the next crying...the conversation flowed so easy.
when we reached our destination - unpacked the car and made dinner - there was not much left of the evening... exhausted from the drive...we kept up with our chatter of hopes and dreams, school, work & of course...boys...
the agenda for our weekend was as follows: check out the school, shopping for back to school clothes, swimming at the lake & watching chick flicks.
we accomplished that and so much more...there is a bond that takes place between women who let their guard down a little - share hopes & dreams, reveal hurts & disappointments - and encourage one another that another day will come and it will be brighter...or it may be dark - but the key is to keep pressing on...for with each bright or dark day - a new one is coming - and with that...new adventures & new opportunities to make the most of it.
i also learned alot more about my nieces - their quirks, their loves, their passion, their hidden unique talents (sorry cannot reveal!) and their ability to make the most ordinary day...incredible!
we had a moment during the weekend - a major cry during a chick flick - that was special in that we allowed our moment of vulnerability to show - but the crying quickly turned to laughter as we took a step back and joked about who started the crying fest, who was the last to start & who cried the most (there was a clear winner...and no it was not me)
it also showed the many emotions that women feel - and it reminded me not to hide them...as much as we sometimes are afraid...maybe of what others might think, or revealing hurts that may still be raw, or sharing in struggles that we are going through...when done in the security of your closest friends or family - it can be a time of reflection, of growth, of seeing things through someone else's eyes...seeing a situation in a new light & even realizing that some things may need to change
after all...that truly is what a girl's weekend is all about - a refreshing time to share in laughter and tears - to encourage one another in our quests in life.
thank you ladies for the weekend - it was everything i thought it would be and so much more...
i love you!
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We did have a great time...we now know who the biggest cry baby is...LOL. We should do this more often, not only to catch up, but to get to know each other on a different level away from the hustle and bustle of everyone's busy life. I like to go to Folsom because the TV does not work and it forces us to just sit around and chat or watch chick flicks that we are too embarrassed to watch in front of the husband/father or just be silly, goofy, and open up about thing we may have never knew about eachother. Here's to hoping we do that again...soon. Have a great week.
i second that!
omg elena....sorry it took me so long! but i finally read it:)
just so you know i started crying reading this, and yeah we all know who one the crying fest...me!!!!! winner:) yippe. but this was so cute. the ladies weekend was amazing!!!!!!!!!
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