Door County, good friends, and the healing power of a really good weekend

I didn't realize how much I needed this trip until I was already on it.

Last weekend I went to Door County with three girlfriends for a girls weekend and honestly it was exactly what the doctor ordered. We had great wine, saw cherry blossoms, had large amounts of snacks and laughed really hard.

We did the wine, chocolate and cheese trolley tour with Door County Trolley and I will be recommending it to every single person I know for the rest of my life. We rode through the most beautiful scenery, tasted local wines and cheeses, and shared the trolley with couples, other friend groups, and a bachelorette party. The vibe was just so good, our driver Bryon made the trip so fun and unforgettable. Everyone was happy, the weather was amazing, and at the end of the tour we ended up at this incredible candy store that had everything from the newest candy to the most nostalgic old school finds. I bought cricket suckers for my nephews. I cannot wait to see their faces.

But honestly the best part wasn't any of that. It was just being with friends.

There is something about spending time with people who know you, accept you, and love you as you are that fills you up in a way nothing else can. My three friends all have children and our day to day lives look very different. But none of that mattered this weekend. What mattered was the quality time, the real conversations, and the fun moments we shared. I left feeling lighter.

During one of our dinners I was asked if I wanted children. I never quite know how to answer that. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't, and I've learned that it's okay to sit with that uncertainty without needing to have it all figured out. What I do know is that I am at peace right now. I am working on myself, living in the present, and appreciating everything I already have. If more comes, wonderful. If not, that is okay too.

I think that is the gift a trip like this gives you. A little perspective. A reminder that you are loved. And the importance of living in the present.