The Life of a Law School Widow: You've Got A Friend In Me

"Even though we've changed and we're all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we'll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we're not all still friends." ~Anonymous

I saw this quote and immediately thought of all my wonderful friends from college. It was also appropriate as I was getting ready to write my blog about our Girls' Weekend in Atlanta. What started out as just a random weekend Melinda was going to come in town for and we were going to go shopping eventually turned into a full out get together, which could not have come at a better time for me. We were all back together and I got to host them here at my house.

After college we all went different directions, none of us lived in the same town so we made a pack that we would all get together at least for a weekend in June! Melinda moved to Nashville, Rachel moved to Wilmington, Becca went to Pharmacy School in Memphis, Nikki was finishing up Pharmacy School in Athens, Big Ed (aka Brittany C) moved to St. Louis now Marion, IL, Sheryl goes between her home in Murfreesboro and her vacation home in Smith County, Will moved to Lexington, and I moved back to Atlanta. Not only did we move to different towns but all of us went into different field after school. We truly were all finding our own place in the world while keeping each other apart of our lives!

Our yearly get together in Junes are only one of many times we all get together. We also do a football game every year for the Annual Beta/Zeta Tailgate. Lately, we have started doing random Girls' Weekend. It started when we met at Center Hill Lake for a weekend on Sheryl's Family Houseboat to the Shop 'Til You Drop trip in Atlanta and hopefully all meet in Knoxville in late March.

Every time we get together it doesn't feel like it has been months between us, we pick back up from where we left off. We all come together and continue to build the friendships that began in Knoxville, TN in 2003. Who would have thought we would continue to become best friends as not only the years went on but the miles increased. I think it helps with the social networking in todays society, between facebook posts, blog stalking, text messages, and phone dates, we all keep in touch with one another. As Rachel puts it I just make sure to tell one of you something and I know the entire group will find out.

I can't express how much these girls mean to me. I love telling people about the wonderful group of friends I have and how much I miss them and they are definitely not replaceable!

Our weekend was filled with lots of "Girl" stuff! It was like living on the Zeta floor all over again but with a grown up twist! We stayed up late on Friday night catching up with each other, laughing and having a great time. Saturday was filled with fun restaurants, memorable experiences involving things with wheels, shopping, and GIRL TALK! We got to learn more about Melinda's new exciting stage of her life with her upcoming arrival of Elena Grace, hear about the cute stories of Big Ed's adorable boys, Becca's upcoming graduation and hopes of a job, Rachel's relationship development, Sheryl's wonderful every day stories, and get to celebrate Nikki's birthday with her! Though everyone left sleep deprived, I think it was a great weekend with the Girls! I can't wait for many more....oh and don't worry these weekends and get togethers will be put into Shutterfly books for gifts :)