Rooftops

There we are again, gathered around a table at a rooftop bar, enjoying a well-deserved cocktail while catching up on each other's busy lives.  We were made for rooftop bars - they are usually a bit unique (like us), a little crowded (like our lives), definitely fun (this group is all ABOUT fun!) and offer great views (we ARE a stunning bunch).  It's no wonder we gravitate to them!

Our Girls' Weekend this year took place in Chicago, primarily due to the fact that our Patti B. moved to Indiana and it was an opportunity to see her as well as the city.  Interestingly, despite the many times I've been to Chicago already because of work, I hadn't really gotten a chance to see the city itself (although I did visit many moons ago, with Peter).  We decided on one of those bus tours and as you can see from the photo, we were treated to a beautiful, sunny day in the Windy City.  It was educational (so much amazing architecture here!), historical, fanciful and just plain fun - I did, after all, fall in love with "The Bean" (to Patti's utter disbelief).  Who knew something that reflected ME would be so much to my liking??

We had good food, good drinks, even a little bit of drama (yeah - I'm talking to you Patti!), but mostly, we had each other.  We talked about kids and husbands and jobs and vacations and many, many things that are not appropriate for inclusion in this blog.  What happens in Chi-Town stays in Chi-Town!

Each of these ladies (Patty, Mary, Mary, Jackie, Elisa and Patti) is a wonderful gift to me and to the world.  Each time I have a conversation with one or more of them, one on one or in a group, I gain a little more insight into myself;  I get a few more ideas and sound advice for dealing with work/home/life issues; I experience a peaceful feeling of being cherished and protected.  I am not the best of friends, but I am possessed of the best of friends.  They bring my soul up high - as high as those rooftops we so enjoy.

And so I can't wait for next year, when it appears we may be heading to "Nawlins" for the Jazz and Music festival!  But...no matter where we go, I'm sure another rooftop bar awaits...

Blessings and Love to All.