On Friday night I went out with a group of ladies I used to work with to celebrate two birthdays. We laughed over drinks and dinner and caught up. It was wonderful.

Last night I went out with a group of folks to the Rusty Ball, which was more fun than I was expecting. It was great to see my guy friends in suits and to hang out with a girl who I see eye to eye with. Literally. And we were both wearing heels!

This morning was a little rocky. I should have known that when I uttered the comment, “This has three shots of vodka in it but you can’t even taste it!” that it was going to be the sort of night where I end up at home leaning over a toilet. Fortunately, that didn’t happen — just a fierce hangover.

Sometimes I feel lonely or isolated or plain old sorry for myself  and I forget how many truly fabulous friends I have. People who I can talk to, have fun with and, obviously, party with. I love them and everything they add to my life!

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