Tag Archives: go-go years

7 Galantine’s Day Activities Your Girlfriends Will Love

Posted on by
Reply

Did you know that Galentine’s Day was created in 2010 by the character Leslie Knope, on the TV show Parks and Recreation? Leslie, played by Amy Pohler, called, “Only the best day of the year!” is now celebrated by women everywhere on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day.

Having been single, or ‘re-singled’ as some say, since I was widowed in 2009, I’ve had more than a few solo Valentine’s Day’s. Some of my single friends have been a bit freaked out about being alone on V-day and found that making plans helped take away some of the sting. Galentine’s Day is a perfect holiday for us single gals. Here are some ideas for celebrating with your lady friends.

  1. Have a fun brunch. Like the gals at Parks and Recreation you can have brunch with gift bags, champagne, and lots of laughter. Retail therapy afterward and you can make an entire day of it!
  2. Go to a Movie. The year that the movie Fifty Shades of Grey was released on Valentine’s Day, I went with a gaggle of girlfriends. So much fun!
  3. Take in the arts. Theatre, ballet, or an art gallery would be a sophisticated way to celebrate. If you want to kick it up a notch, have your hair and make-up done and dress to the nines! Make it a night of fashion and fun!
  4. Do a progressive dinner. Uber to a walkable area and visit different restaurants or bars for drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Maybe go dancing after!
  5. Have a girls night in. Popcorn and movies in your PJ’s while you catch up on the latest gossip with old friends may be just what you need. Movie trivia games can make it even more fun!
  6. Book a spa day. Check local day spas and hotel spas for Galentine’s specials. Up for a drive? Check out ResortPass.com for a day pass to a nearby resort for a daycation.
  7. Get active. Go bowling, roller skating or ax throwing. Maybe there’s a Top Golf or Dave & Busters in your area you’ve wanted to check out. Grab your gal pals and go!

I always feel energized after hanging out with my women friends! Research shows that there are many physical and emotional benefits to having strong female friendships. Whether you’re with your one bestie or your whole tribe, Galentine’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate the bonds of friendship!

How do you celebrate Galentine’s Day? Which of the 7 tips sounds most appealing to you? I’d love to hear your story!

New Year But No New Me!

Posted on by
Reply

Happy New Year 2024! Another year to Enjoy Life and Do Good!

It’s customary to start each year with resolutions and a ‘new year; new me’ mindset. I don’t want a new me. At this ‘vintage’ as a friend says to avoid the word ‘age’ I’ve done decades of resolutions, re-do’s, reboots, reflections, and renovations on myself and my business.

In my twenties I became a book-aholic and self-help junkie. My steady diet of self-help, positive mental attitude, spirituality, and how-to-fix-yourself books lasted decades! My career as a speaker/trainer/writer fueled this addiction. My life focused on day-planners, ‘smart goals,’ ‘to-do’ lists and measuring everything by what I did and, most often measuring myself harshly by what I’d left undone.

Not this year. Now as I enter the senior years (Yikes!) I like myself. I don’t want a new me. I just want to be more fully my authentic self and to ‘live my best life,’ as Oprah is famous for saying. At this stage, I want to ease up on the accelerator and enjoy life more. And I still want to live a life that matters and do purposeful work.

For several years now I’ve been praying a prayer that’s actually a MLK quote, “Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be and what I can do and use it for a purpose greater than myself.”

As you may know, my life philosophy and business tagline is ‘Enjoy Life and Do Good!’ I believe that resonates with many other women of my ‘vintage.’

I think that enjoying life is how we show gratitude for the life we’ve been given and that doing good is how we pay it forward.

This year I’ll be writing more about enjoying life and doing good.

What about you?

Are you at a stage of life where you’re over making resolutions?

Does enjoying life and doing good sound like a movement you want to be part of?

I look forward to hearing from you!