A Sad Sad Day!

I'm a little sad today. An online group that I belong to regularly take trips together. It's a fun-filled weekend away where we drink too much, eat too much and spend a lot of time talking about men and sex.

Since I live in the middle of freaking no where I've only been on one of these trips. The fourth group trip took place this past June in Toronto and it was one of the best experiences of my life. That's not to say there wasn't some drama and discord. But lets face it, you put a bunch of women together in close quarters for four days and there's going to be some bitching. LOL. All in all though. These women are some of the best people I've ever met in my life. They're loyal (to a fault), honest, kind-hearted and seriously the strongest women in the world. They've faced some immeasurable hardships but each of them has come through it like a true hero. I'm not going to reveal their identities here but each of them has something about them that makes them so special to me.

M- The most generous person I know. She would give you the clothes off her back if she thought you needed it.

J- Loyal. Seriously, the most loyal person I know. She would take on the devil himself if he impeached the character of someone she considers a friend.

LW- Beautiful. This woman is stunning both inside and out. I don't even know if she realizes just how beautiful a person she truly is.

LK- Sunshine. I guess, (without waxing poetic here) she is just like a ray of sunshine in a room. Funny, witty and just one of the most fun people to be around. My sides hurt sometimes when I'm around here for a long time. (Best bed sharing companion ever ;) even on that horrible pull-out)

KG- My fellow Canadian in this group of crazy Americans. Such an amazing person. I often think she's the glue that bonds us together. She's always the first one to sign up for whatever crazy thing we have planned. She's such an awesome friend and I count myself among the luck one's who can call her 'friend'.

KK- The most down-to-earth person. She's so natural. He actions and her beauty are just so natural. With her what you see is what you get. You never have to wonder if she's acting and false. She is who she is and to hell with anyone who doesn't like it. I admire her ability to be herself.

A- One of the best WIP chat buds ever. I could just chat to this woman for hours. I miss her horribly when she isn't around. *hint* *hint*. Full of Southern charm she's always there with an encouraging word, or a kick in the ass, if that's what's needed. MWAH!

KY- I haven't known her as long as the others but already feel as if I could tell her anything. She's so brave it staggers me. Sometimes I think she could take on the world if she had to. The things she's done in the past year would terrify me if I had to do them but she faces everything head on with determination.

M- Creative. So creative I'm at times envious. It's astonishing the things this woman can do. She's taught me a lot, even if she doesn't realize it. She also makes the worlds best Chocolate cake/Cheesecake EVER! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

T- Her strength of character is something that shines through in everything she does. I really don't know when she has time to eat or sleep because she's always looking toward the next challenge.

S- Her sheer determination. She never complains. Even when I know she has reason to she always looks on the bright side of things. The eternal optimist. Her cheerful "Good Mornings" really do make it a good morning.

D- I've, as they say, saved the best for last. I want to be her when I grow up. She's always putting everyone else ahead of herself, always there when you need someone to talk to. She listens and gives her support endlessly. I don't think there's anyone in the world more caring or nurturing than her. I'm so glad I've gotten to know her over the past couple of years.

The reason I'm sad is because today, some of these women are embarking on another journey of drunken revelry and I unfortunately couldn't make it... again. I know they'll have fun and I'll love hearing about there gathering when they get back. But I will miss them and will be with them in spirit. The chances of any of these women reading this is slim. I very rarely give this blog address to anyone since it's mostly a place to vent my feelings and chat about silly inane things. But I just wanted to say how much I appreciate this bunch of fabulous Divas.

Have fun this weekend girls.

MWAH!