Let’s be honest here. I have nothing to escape from in my life. I live in a cute apartment with my cute kids (my pain in the butt husband lives there too, but he makes us laugh, do we keep him). We live walking distance from a lovely beach. Those reasons right there are good enough to make me never need to leave.

But this weekend is not about getting away. Rather, it’s about connecting.

I have many friends. Unfortunately, many of them live far away from me. I try to be a good friend from a distance, but truth is I suck at it. Yes, I am good with FB, but let’s be honest, there is something about FB that is disconnected and focuses too much on shining a light only on the positive.

Well, I had this great opportunity to meet up with a girlfriend who’s visiting Barcelona. She has been a good friend for years. I invited myself to join her because I knew we would have a blast. She’s a very successful woman, but still makes time to enjoy life to the fullest. I also wanted to go to be with her. Phyllis’ husband passed away a few years back. But he was a Steve. So she understands what it’s like to be married to one. It’s always been a bond. And still is.

I can’t wait!