GFzinks09's Blog

So it's Feb already! I can't believe how quickly the time flies. We are getting ready to go up to Mt. Snow for the weekend with a big group of friends. I would say I am definitely nervous. This will be my first group weekend in a long time. Normally I manage to avoid these situations or only room with those I am closest too.

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My plan is cook all of my food ahead of time for the weekend so nothing needs to be prepped in the house. There will be between 12-14 of us in a 4bdrm house so there is no room for being sick. Some of the group I am super comfy with and it wouldn't be the end of the world but there are several that I don't know at all. I think it should work out ok but I'm also worried about my medicine and having privacy during the few days.

Scott says we will def get our own room since we planned the trip but I have a feeling this will not happen. I think this is a huge step for me. I haven't been out in a big group gluten free and I have avoided large groups really since Becca died in May 2008 - more about that at another time. While I was in my depressed state of grieving large groups were more than I could handle. This is a big test for me to see if I have turned as big of a corner as I think I have.

Predictions - it will be a great time and amazing to catch up friendships that have fallen apart since Graduation in May. Everyone leads their own lives now so getting people together for once will be (most likely dramatic) but also fun. I'll be sure to write about the happenings of the weekend. Several of the people going are very single or very wishing they were single 20-something males still trying to re-live the glory years of our 5 year college education. It's the Dew Fest weekend as well so the parties will be plenty. I'm praying none of them gets arrested or breaks anything in the house since I'm responsible for everyone. I think my anxious feelings are mixed up with excitement and I'm just going to let go of my normal lifestyle for once. I like my new calmer life, my new priorities but letting go for a weekend will be a good thing for all of us.

So screw the economy and screw the recession - we are going to have a great ski weekend and finally not worry about all the bull. I'll have my own yum yums with me like a mom with a 5 year old and everything will work out great! If not....it'll make a good story for you later.