Girls Night

I had a fabulous time last night with the girls, we went to Catch 21 on the Oceanfront. It was so nice to be out, without kids, and feeling not guilty about it at all. I deserved the night out. It was so nice to see some of my favorite faces.

Niki, it's been too long. You welcomed me into your home town..and made me feel comfortable and at peace being away from my home land. You introduced me to some of the girls I hold dearest to my heart now. I miss you now that you are gone, but your a forever friend. So it doesn't matter. We will always be close in heart.

Lori, where do I start. Not only have you embraced me, and our friendship, you LOVE my family, my children and my husband. You have a generous heart, and you are such an honest friend. I love that you are a part of my life now, and I truly believe that my life path crossed with yours for a reason. That it was God's plan for us to be friends. Thank you for it all.

Carrie, I admire you on so many levels. I feel honored that we are friends. I love that we can have intense, meaningful and intelligent conversations, all while we are chasing after our children. You are an inspiration in so many ways. It makes me feel very special that you consider me a friend, and I appreciate your support, insight, and great company.

Jenna, I had a FABULOUS time getting to talk with you last night. It was so nice to have such great conversation. We've never really had that opportunity before, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Meghan & Kim, it was so nice to be able to have adult conversations with you both. I hope this is the beginning of more wonderful friendships. You both are so much fun.

Niki - pass on to Jessica I think she's a riot. I know I could have a lot of fun with her if I didn't fall asleep first. Next time I'll have to better prepare for a GNO by having a nap before hand and scheduling a sitter for the next morning so I can recover. Gosh I'm getting old.

Anyways, as you can tell last night was not only about fabulous food, but it solidified that Virginia Beach is my home now. I am finally able to say that, and it's all because I've put it some roots, built some of the most precious relationships here, and I feel at peace. I do miss Canada, and my friends and family there and that's OK, I have friends here now who can help me with that.

As I was out last night, I wondered why Allen and I didn't do more things in the area to actually enjoy the area. Why do we go out and go to places we can go anywhere in the country?? Why don't we try new things more often?? I realized that those places are part of the draw and fun of living in Virginia Beach, and I've been here over a year and am not experiencing them. Once all these Chief things settle, and we get back to a normal routine, it's my goal to get out more.

I'm stepping outside the box ladies and gentlemen. Yay for me!!