I was looking forward to this weekend to be able to forget EVERYTHING and have a wonderful, memorable time!
Just starting the drive was a relief for I knew I was headed out of town to spend some time and an overnight stay with great friends. We left in plenty of time to arrive at the Michigan State University in Lansing and make it to the hotel we would be staying to meet friends for a drink and surprise another for his birthday. When we were all there, I hadn't laughed that much and so heartily in a very long time!
We had dessert first having a slice of a delightful homemade chocolate chip "pie" and then changed clothes, headed for a wonderful mexican meal at a downtown restaurant. The tostada salads were huge and shared, the margaritas were cool and delicious. With the warm weather we were having, it was an added delight.
One of our party knew of a van service, the Shag Wagon, that would take us all to the performing arts center. What a kick!
We had purchased tickets to go to see one of the final performances here in Michigan of Phantom of the Opera, which is one of my favorite musicals. How easily I put myself right into the whole performance and completely forgot all that I had had to deal with over the past three weeks. We had fabulous seats, wonderful company and an outstanding performance...can't beat that! We had planned this surprise trip for several months and it was working out so perfectly.
Called the Shag Wagon to come back so we could head back to the hotel. We shared a drink together in the lounge, sharing our thoughts regarding the performance and whatever else came to our minds. Great wind down time.
In the morning, we shared a nice breakfast downstairs and were ready to check out and head to our homes by 11:00am. It was a truly wonderful and memorable trip that I will not soon forget and I thank them all for every minute shared. With my birthday coming up on Monday, sharing the gift of friendship is the best...and helping me forget for two days??? Priceless!!!
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