Jennifer's Travel Adventures: Bon Voyage Parties

Friday was my last official day of work until March 9th...so to celebrate my trip, I went with a group of co-workers to the Shamrock (our local dive bar) after work. In total, about 30 people came and went as we enjoyed a few drinks and chatting from about 4:30-7:30.

At 7:30, we headed over to one of my best friend's house--Maria, where she so graciously hosted a Bon Voyage Party in my honor. One of the most amazing things of the night---was that Maria asked everyone to bring only gluten free food. Even in my house with Scott and all the parties we had---I always prepared item after item that was filled with wheat. Celiac's disease is second nature to me, I'm used to looking at every item before I eat it, I'm used to the fact that I will never be able to go somewhere and eat whatever looks good, even in my own house. I'm not however, used to going in a room, not looking and just enjoying. It was an extra special treat, on top of everything else that Maria & my friends did for me.

Another highlight of the night was that Mom & Dad joined us at both the Shamrock and Maria's house for a bit. It really meant a lot to me to introduce them to my friends and have them in my world for a night---Thank you for coming! XOXOXO

I'm so grateful to be surrounded by an amazing group of people everyday. I'm even more grateful that I can call these people my friends, that they were for me in the worst and will be there for me in the best. If you can ever measure a life, it should be by the people they were with. I'm honored to have so many people who make my life spectacular! Thank you!

Now, I know that some of my co-workers do not like it when I post pictures...so these are what I felt would be "acceptable" to all, if they are not...I'm sure I'll hear from you later! :)