Relaxation.

I cannot wait to relax this weekend. This week has been extremely stressful at work, and I feel like I haven’t had a moment to close my eyes and take a deep breath. Luckily, I’m looking forward to every minute of this weekend. My two cousins are coming in town to visit, and I can’t wait to catch up with them and enjoy.

I’ve never had sisters, so my cousins Jackie and Steph are the closest thing I’ve got. Actually, none of us have sisters, and we’ve grown up so close together (even those I’ve always lived apart from them). When we’re together, it seems like we never miss a beat. We’re eating and drinking and gossiping and just enjoying each other’s company like we’ve done it every day for the past 24 years. Needless to say, I can’t wait for them to get here. Stephanie and I have grown up especially close together being only a few months apart, and as we’ve gotten older, Jackie has become part of our close friendship, even though she’s a few years younger.

The last time the three of us spent a weekend together alone was in 2008, so this visit is long overdue. We lost Steph’s dad earlier this year, so our whole family has been focused on grief and getting through that extremely difficult time that we haven’t done anything fun together in awhile. I’m hoping this weekend is a chance for us to take in some of the city while enjoying each other and the beautiful weather.

I’m looking forward to not thinking about work and just enjoying the company of my cousins/sisters this weekend.

To turning off the Blackberry,

Lia