The Bachelorette

So two weekends ago I had the party that all females who reach drinking age and desire to get married dream about - my bachelorette weekend. A few close friends and I went to Charleston, SC for a weekend of fun, sun, and possible bad decisions. No bad decisions were made, much to the relief of my fiance, but we did have a great time.

The weekend and the group of girls who came with me made me stop and think about friendship and how, as we get older, friendships either evolve and grow or they fade away completely. If I had gotten married two years ago, the group of girls that would have been with me would have been different and the number of people would have been larger, I'm sure. But as time has gone on and I've matured and my life has changed, the people I consider to be closest to me have been pared down. This would have bothered me in the past, when number seemed more important than quality. But, like a fine glass of wine or a fab pair of Jimmy Choos, the quality seems way more important than how many people fill up the space around you without touching your heart. I have been very blessed to be able to surround myself with women who are strong, independent, and loyal. Some I have known for a very long time and some only a short period, but the mark they have made on my life has been profound and very special.

On Saturday afternoon, we went to Coconut Joe's on IOP and had a funny but important talk about life goals. My friend Amanda said that you should put your life goals on your refrigerator because you never knew who would come into your house, see it, and be able to help you make your dream a reality. I never thought of that, but honestly, who doesn't look at what other people put on the refrigerator? I am so guilty of this! Anyway, that remark led into what our #1 dreams were. Even though I can't share everyone's secret #1, it did allow me the chance to understand these women even more. Each person's dream was unique and obviously meant a lot to that person.

As my wedding day gets closer, each moment seems more important than the next as this chapter in my life comes to a close. I have been emotional as I've taken the time to pull out old photos and remember the times that have made me who I am today. I do miss some of the people from my past, but, more importantly, I am excited to go into my future with wonderful friends by my side.