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Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:41 AM

Girls Weekend

By Heather

Thanks to all of you who responded to my last post about DH's sleep apnea. You all made me feel a lot better about the situation and a lot less nervous about the machine. I'll be sure to update on how things are going once the machine is installed.

Tomorrow is my birthday! I'm one of those people who loves birthdays and I am especially looking forward to this one because it coincides with my 10 year college reunion. My best friend from college, Autumn and I are having a "girls weekend", driving up tomorrow and coming back Sunday without our significant others. Autumn's birthday is Saturday so the weekend should be packed with good birthday fun.

We went to SUNY Geneseo and I actually haven't been back there since graduation. It feels almost surreal to think that tomorrow I'm going to see the campus again. I'm really looking forward to going back into the Theatre building. I was a Theatre major and I'm sure that place is going to bring back so many memories. I won't be surprised if I get a little overwhelmed with emotion. That place was such a huge part of my life and part of what molded me into the person I am today.

I wonder who else is going to the reunion and if I'll remember anyone -- or if they'll remember me! Autumn and I also belonged to the same fraternity (it had both girls and boys, so they call it a fraternity) and final bids are this weekend so it should be a lot of fun to go back as alumni.

I've never been on a "girls trip" before. Usually DH and I do everything together. It's going to be quite odd to be away without him, but I'm sure Autumn and I will have fun. Do you or your DH go on trips without each other or do you prefer to do everything together? According to this article, "...a free and easy social life shows security in your relationship". What do you think?

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re: Girls Weekend

I LOVE that I can go away on girls week-ends w/out my husband and vice versa. It allows me to keep my female friendships strong w/out forcing him to hang w/ guys he may not have a connection with. We're never misbehaving - it's not about a flirt fest (lately, it's included kids!) so it's just about time with other important people in your life. Plus, it feels healthy to be able to spend time alone w/out the jealousy and insecurity that seems so common among too many couples. We both love our alone time, so know what it means to give each other space. I've always been very independent so it would be hard for me if I married someone who wasn't ok with that. Alternatively, when he goes camping w/work friends and on surf trips, I feel so secure in us that it feels really good to spend time apart.

Posted by nualac1365    Friday, September 29, 2006 4:53 PM


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