The beach in March doesn't suck ..

Here's a novel idea Alana.  How about you start blogging again?  Oh yeah, brain.  Great idea.  But what should I blog about?  Oh .. idk idiot .. how about the trip you just made to the beach ... with girls that make you laugh?

Yeah.  That is a fabulous idea Alana.  Where do you come up with these awesome ideas?  Idk .. like in my head.

So after Hayley's dramatic ordeal, I left the crazy house for a long weekend in North Carolina with three pretty cool .. funny .. gorgeous girls.

Tina lives on the beach.  Like her house is across the street from the beach.  Do you understand what I am saying?  Like you walk ... WALK to the beach.  Yes.  Just like that.  Every single day she can do this.  If she wanted.  And who wouldn't want to?

We were gathering for the weekend to celebrate Melissa and Alycia's bdays (a day apart) ... I flew into North Carolina and Alycia and Melissa drove down from northern VA.

I got in first ... like I like.  Cause being first means you're #1.  It works in my head like that.

So Tina and I hung out on the beach for a few hours in anticipation for the rest of the group to get there.  Have to say it was the funniest thing ever.  Basically had the beach to ourselves.  Basically tried to get THE perfect picture.  Basically it took 242 snaps to get maybe 4 good ones. Not sure why it was so hysterical .. but .. we couldn't stop laughing... or rolling on the towel.  That's when you know you've got a great friend .. and you are connected.  When laughs come easily ... when no words are needed ... when you feel more than words can express.

The other two arrived and the celebration began.  It was the break I needed.  It was all about girl bonding .. and honestly there's nothing like it.  And this group is tight.  It's a kind of unconditional love and trust that no one will ever be able to penetrate.  This weekend, memories were made.  Some quite unsharable (I made up that word .. sorry autocorrect .. suck it) but most definitely unforgettable.  We share the good, the bad, the ugly, the hilarious, the sarcastic, the nasty and beautiful truths ... Yes, pass it around .. cause it's getting shared.  Never to leave the circle.  And I like it that way.

Three days of goodness.  Three days of beach.  Three days of pure girl time.  Three days is just not enough ...

 (random shot .. but preserves a memory ... captured in time)

Our last night together was spent doing a lot of walking.  Let's not drive.  Let's walk.  It was such a great idea .. until it wasn't great anymore.  There was an almost near death experience near a ditch.  Hurry up Alycia .. why can't you walk as fast as we are?  Oh yeah .. that's right.  Why are we all on the bathroom floor ... helping the naked girl out?  Where'd the ball go?  I can't look.  Melissa refuses.  Someone might be crying.  Tina's got this.  Took one.  For the team.  Melissa and Alana laughing .. making comments while Tina and Alycia listen intently to the boy trying to tell a touching story.  Where's a cab?  Where's my drink?  Is this REALLY St Paddy's day?  Someone call the babysitter to come get us.  Why is the store closed?  Why can't I have a damn shamrock shake?  Frozen waffles and 7 layer bean dip will have to do.  Let's take a club pic.  But move away from the blinds.  And the light switch.  Um Tina - that couple wants to take our pic.  Melissa has 85 degrees.  Can someone google a place?  Do we need an appointment?  No just walk in.  Stink eye.

Thank you girls.  Till next time.  I can't wait ...