The Power of Good Friendship

Thank goodness for girlfriends. I just came back from a three day cruise with eight professional women to celebrate our friend’s 60th birthday. Put eight women together and I don’t care how bright or mature they are, there’s bound to be some craziness.

We laughed, drank, and gambled and then laughed even more. There was bonding, camaraderie, relating and plenty of silliness. Girlfriends are a special mix. We share a nonverbal connection that binds us closely, so that communication happens without even speaking. Yet, when we talk, we’re all on the same page. Even “out of the norm” foolishness was appreciated when we analyzed the professional assets of the Jack of Clubs to the King of Hearts in a set of X-rated playing cards.

Although the amenities of the ship were not perfect (the air conditioning was not working well and they ran out of towels at the pool), we didn’t need too much to entertain ourselves. We could talk about anything, laugh about nothing and there were no limits. We shared, complained, shopped, ate and left “reality” behind us for a few days.

It was a weekend of fun, frivolity, lightheartedness and good cheer. We all know the health value of laughter and the power of good friendship. This weekend was definitely the cure for whatever ails you. Plus, with all the laughing I did, I must be the healthiest person around! Thanks, girls. Here’s to friendship and to doing it again real soon.