Why You’re Never Too Old For A Fun Girl’s Trip
Last week I went on my first big travel vacation in a long time! It’s been 9 years since I traveled out of the Carolinas. Taking a long weekend trip to the beach with my girls is something I do every year! I’m lucky enough to still be close friends with ladies I’ve known since middle school and high school. That type of friendship is rare, but in order to keep it going, you have to put in the effort and time.
My mom is 80 years old. Every year she still goes to the beach for a week with her girlfriends. EVERY year! All of the women are in their 70’s and 80’s, and they always go to Kiawah Island for a week. No matter how old you are, giggling and escaping reality with friends is something all of us need.
After being married for over 20 years to my stepdad, my mom still needs that friend time. I know her husband is her best friend, but girlfriend time is different. When I was married to my last husband, he wasn’t a fan of me taking trips with my friends. Of course, now I know his displeasure was stemming from issues HE had. It had nothing to do with me.
Getting away with friends is important for many reasons. Not only are you able to relive fun memories, which can make you feel younger, you usually laugh lots when with close friends. Laughing and being silly is important in life. We see and hear so many horrible things on a daily basis in life, and escaping from reality once in a while is good for you.
Gotta Love Your Girls
Even when I’m dealing with a bout of depression or not feeling great about myself, I know that time with my friends will make me feel better. Lifelong friends are hard to come by, and usually they’re the people that know you best. Knowing you well gives them the tools to find ways to make you feel better. And usually, that involves laughing.
My group of girls and I try and take at least one long weekend a year to hang out. Usually we’ll have some drinks, one of us will be in charge of cooking dinner if we don’t go out, and just hang out and talk. Now, we all don’t agree on some topics, but we don’t let our different views on things get in the way of being together. Because at the end of the day, we have respect and love for each other.
Sitting on the beach with a group of close friends, giggling about silly stuff, and laughing about life is one of the purest forms of therapy. Sunshine, the ocean, and your closest friends make for an amazing getaway. Even a getaway with one close friend can do wonders for your outlook on life.
I love that at 80, my mom still enjoys her time away and has a blast with her friends! I hope that my friends and I will still be carrying on our beach tradition then!
Photo by Melany Myers
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