The local DreamBuilders team held our first retreat in October and I don't know why we ever waited so long!!
In my previous career as a realtor/general contractor, the operative words were ...work weekends and never miss a possible sale. Besides, I worked alone, and, with the recent economy...Not one possible chance for a sale could be missed for this single mom.
So, it is no wonder that I've never taken a weekend off with just my girlfriends. High time at 53, wouldn't you say? And, my local team jumped right in with excitement when I brought up the idea; Susie offered her lake condo; Amy and I planned a few games and surprises, and 9 of us had a blast Halloween weekend.
In my previous career as a realtor/general contractor, the operative words were ...work weekends and never miss a possible sale. Besides, I worked alone, and, with the recent economy...Not one possible chance for a sale could be missed for this single mom.
So, it is no wonder that I've never taken a weekend off with just my girlfriends. High time at 53, wouldn't you say? And, my local team jumped right in with excitement when I brought up the idea; Susie offered her lake condo; Amy and I planned a few games and surprises, and 9 of us had a blast Halloween weekend.
It takes time off - doing a whole lot of nothing- to really get to know each other. It is not in everyday conversation with business partners that you learn of their prowess on the farm, their brushes with the "rich and famous", see hidden talents, or have the time to recount meaningful childhood memories. These are the things that solidify friendships. And, everyone needs a great night of giggling til 2 am to feel like a teenager again.
Captain Susie and first mate, Karen mapped the course to the cove for Bloody Mary's on Saturday afternoon. The rest of us? We were scouring the horizon for an Alan Jackson sighting and planning next quarter's retreat!
Time with friends is the spice of life...!
Time with friends is the spice of life...!