dear girlfriends...

Hello to my former Dinner-For-the-Ladies friends,

Weren't those monthly dinners back in 2004-2006 fun?

Back when I first became single, organizing those monthly dinners was such a fun outlet. I found the perfect formula. Every last Wednesday of the month, we would all meet at a restuarant that I found (and this was before I discovered yelp!). The budget was about $20 per person, and the location had to be accessible to all of us, some working in SF, some in Peninsula, others in the South Bay.

My repeat this every month, usually sending the evite out the week after the last dinner to continue the tradition.

All this because I read a research that the only indicator of a woman's happiness is her female companionship. We were all amused that the only indicator of a man's happiness is also his female companionship. Does that mean women may need men but aren't necessary happier with them? Well, that's the subject of another post.

Thank you all for the great times! We bonded over great food, sometimes bad service, traffic, men, Sex and the City, laughter and frustration, and all of life's ups and downs. Eventually, some of us settle down.

Anyways, after I discontinued the dinners, we tried to get together a couple of times a year.

So much has happen in the past year, and those of you who stayed in touch know that. Most recently, I got a new job and made some lifestyle adjustments (one of them has a V6!).

That's why I have not responded during this latest group invite for us to consider a get together. I do care, and I am forever grateful for your support during those dinners and gatherings, but I do ask that we catch up electronically and maybe meet up at one the larger social gatherings in 2008.

Thank you for everything, and I look forward to catching up with you (either in cyberspace or in person)!!

With Love and Happy Holidays,
TOE