It was a great party!! Seiko and I met Barb, Kris, Debbie, and Becky at Double Play sports bar in South St. Louis, MO. I guess Kris was right when she said that everyone with at least 2 teeth were welcomed because the bar was fairly crowded! But you better believe that were a few patrons who barely made it in!!! HAHA Luckily our group had no problem meeting that requirement. Also at the bar was a group of people that worked with Kris, Debbie and me, years ago, for a company called ACME. So it was nice to catch up with them too.
Back to our group…It was exciting to finally meet each other face to face. Soon we were talking and laughing like old friends. Don't think we forgot you ladies who couldn't be there. We had a drink in your honor, and we called each one of you and left a very special "DAMN, YOU LOOK GOOD TODAY" message. Chris (ex-ACME employee) was so caught up in our fun that she yelled out, "I WANT TO JOIN TOO!!" A little later that night, Theresa (another ex-ACME person) announced that she also wanted to join. We were more than happy to welcome both to the group!!! I'll send out an official welcome email in the next few days.
We had a great night. There was some drinking, a little dancing and a lot of laughs. Deb proudly showed off her man, and Seiko, who was freezing under the a/c, loved the overly warm restroom. When I told her it was time to leave the bathroom she said, "But it's so comfortable here." HA! Barb was the only one brave enough to feel Seiko's freezing toes, and Kris (the Queen of Guilt) talked a very busy Becky into making an appearance. ME? Well I told the ladies to bring a lot of cleavage and they sure did!!
The night was a great success that will be remembered for years to come. OH YEAH! We decided that next year's meeting will be in Chicago at the Oprah show!! More details will follow.
One last bit to add. On the drive back to Chicago, Seiko was chatting on the phone with Robin, her long time friend in Maryland. Seiko told her about the fun we were having and yes…you guessed it…Robin is now a new member. That makes 3 new members in one weekend!!! This is so exciting because you can never have too many DAMN GOOD LOOKING WOMEN!!!
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It was such a good time! It was so nice to meet everyone! I am so glad I came out!
WOW!!! What an awesome night!! It was great meeting you guys and having faces to go with names now!! I think we are going to have to keep an eye on Maryann with that camera!! haha!!
Well, it just goes to show that no amount of time can diminish a great friendship. Maryann, if my memory doesn't fail me, the last we actually saw each other was at my wedding reception in 1996! And we had a blast Saturday night. Gary laughs at the mere mention of Seiko's name. She made a lasting impression. And it was great to see/meet everyone face to face.
I know exactly what you mean about friendship! The last time we saw each other was in 1996, but it was like no time had passed at all!! AND SEIKO!!! What can I say about her? She's one of a kind!! Once you meet her you have to love her!! You have no other choice!!! It's impossible not to. Have a great weekend!!
"Failure is God's way of saying, 'Excuse me, but you're moving in the wrong direction.' " -Oprah Winfrey "Partying is such sweet sorrow." -Jean Kerr, writer "Moderation may be the key to success, but it's no fun." -Enders Groff, barkeeper
One day I realized that I had wasted my entire life hating my body. How could I love myself if I can't even look in the mirror? Well, I'm ready to love who I am right now, and I want to help others to do the same.
How to Be Beautiful (Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Poem)
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anyone.
"I am beautiful, famous, and gorgeous. I could have any man in the world." - Anna Kournikova, model
"I wasn't lucky, I deserved it." - Margaret Thatcher, former British Prime Minister
"Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself." - Doris Lessing, South African writer
Motto for a Powerful Woman
Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says...'OH NO!!...She's awake and DAMN, SHE LOOKS GOOD TODAY!!!'
Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit. And SHE'LL LOOK DAMN GOOD while doing it.
Live with a heart full of dreams Love from the depth of your soul And embrace every moment of laughter! "My weight is always perfect for my height - which varies." Nicole Hollander "What I'm looking for is a blessing that's not in disguise." Kitty O'Neill "If you are going to be able to look back on something and laugh about it, you may as well laugh about it now." Marie Osmond
Whatever May Come
What can you do when the situation gets worse? You can improve. Life throws many challenges at you. And you always can respond in a positive, effective way. It is wise to plan for the future and to prepare for the future. Yet there is no need to worry about the future. Because whatever the future may bring, you will find an answer for it. Whatever events may transpire, you can craft a powerful and successful response that will move your life forward. It may indeed be very difficult. And in transcending that difficulty, you have the opportunity to find great fulfillment. Dream big dreams that resonate perfectly with who you are, and know that you will reach them. For whatever may come, you can make it work for you. Ralph Marston
"There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do." - Freya Stark
"Nothing Makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful." -Sophia Loren, Italian screen siren "My husband and I used to fight about that night out with the guys, but it's not like I was doing it every night." -Jenny Jones, TV personality "The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn." -Gloria Steinem, synonymous with second wave feminism
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It was such a good time! It was so nice to meet everyone! I am so glad I came out!
Becky
WOW!!! What an awesome night!! It was great meeting you guys and having faces to go with names now!!
I think we are going to have to keep an eye on Maryann with that camera!! haha!!
Hey, who is anonymous?
The Oprah show?! Cool.
Jane
What an amazing get-to-gether! You ladies are off to a roaring start! Very cool!!! Dare we say "Girl Power"?
Well, it just goes to show that no amount of time can diminish a great friendship. Maryann, if my memory doesn't fail me, the last we actually saw each other was at my wedding reception in 1996! And we had a blast Saturday night. Gary laughs at the mere mention of Seiko's name. She made a lasting impression. And it was great to see/meet everyone face to face.
I know exactly what you mean about friendship! The last time we saw each other was in 1996, but it was like no time had passed at all!!
AND SEIKO!!! What can I say about her? She's one of a kind!! Once you meet her you have to love her!! You have no other choice!!! It's impossible not to.
Have a great weekend!!
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