Girls trips
Recently, there was an article on Facebook that said, “Science
Says Girl Trips Are Good For Your Mental Health!” I have the link to the article below. Check it out when you have time!
In the past, my girls’ trips were nothing too fancy…maybe an
overnight shopping trip to the Outlets or a trip to Brown County. Katie & I took time to do
Mother/Daughter getaways or staycations, but really, nothing major. However, those getaways were always so much
fun! They provided a man-free environment
where the conversations were as girl-oriented as they could be. We sipped cocktails and had tasty meals.
At some point, things changed! One of my friends purchased a week rental in
New Smyrna Beach during the live auction of my Gala. She decided it would be her 60th
birthday trip and so there were five of us celebrating her birthday. The week included a private chef dinner, a psychic,
a playlist, a dance party, gifts of the day, drinks of the day, a glamour
lesson (facials and waxing!), and so much more! It was all girls for a week. To be honest, it was one of the best trips I
had ever experienced! SO.MUCH.FUN!
Then, the same friend (Okay, it’s Lyn!), decided that she
wanted to go to the Cherry Blossom Festival, so we started planning that trip…a
long weekend in Washington, DC. The
group of girls was changed a bit, but it was still the same…good food and
drinks, gifts of the day, sightseeing, and celebrating our friendships as women! Again, SO.MUCH.FUN!!!
There have been smaller/shorter trips for parties in
Pittsburgh, or trips to Churchill Downs, swim parties, and dinners, and when it’s
the girls, it feels like a mini girls trip.
These little trips are good for getting me to the next bigger trip.
My most recent “girls trip” was last week. It was a week-long trip to Panama City Beach
and it did not disappoint! There were
cocktails, sun and sand, swimdresses, jumpsuits, tasty meals, personalized cups, gifts of
the day, private beach party at sunset, laughs and tears. It
was amazing and a great way for me to end my summer! SO.MUCH.FUN!!!
As a recently divorced woman, I am grateful for these “girls
trips” and the fun that fills my tank! I
don’t expect married friends to travel without their husbands all the time, but
if there is an opportunity to take a girls only trip, I hope you can do
it. Your mental health will thank you!!
Thanks to the girls in my life who make traveling fun! And thanks to the girls who are coming over
today for some fun in the sun as I maximize pool time! Love
you all!!
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