Going-Away party for Amy

Saturday night I had the bitter sweet pleasure of going to a going-away party for my dear friend Amy. She’s moving to Maryland on a transfer with the Big M Hotel Co. It’s a really big step for her, feeling like she’s finally put down some pretty deep roots in Charlotte. I can still recall when the first in a long line of hotel friends left the comfort and safety of our happily dysfunctional family, transferring to another city for a great opportunity. I was soooooooooo sad when she left, so forlorn that nothing would be the same at work. But I soon found out that it’s just a fact of life in the hotel biz that people come and go. The real test is when, 5, 10, 15 years later you’re still friends and in touch on a regular basis. Just today I have spoken to 2 friends I’ve known from other hotels, 13 years ago and 7 years ago respectively. Sadly, that original friend who was the first to leave my life, she and I did not stay in touch, but I still think of her from time to time and wonder what she’s up to.

Amy, on the other hand, is one of those lifers, and so yes, I’m sad to see her leave Charlotte, but I’m not all broken up over it because I know she will be a part of my life for a long, long time. And she’s a great texter. But we had a great time at the party, hosted by her sister Rebecca who is such a hilarious little handful in her own rite - at her KILLER new condo in Charlotte‘s 3rd Ward. We had great food and drinks including an official Wine Tasting by a real wine rep. Loved Rebecca’s Christmas Stocking - this pretty much sums her up: LOVE IT - BTW


This was my contribution, a selection of cheese and fruit including my favorite blueberry stilton!



We had all sorts of yummy-ness - including these little lovelies:


Actually there was a T-TON of food, and I hate I didn't get a picture of Allison the Wine Girl, but she was happy to take pictures of all of us, and to stay and enjoy all the girl talk going on. It was really a great party! Rebecca you ROCK for letting us all converge on your place to say our fare-wells. And Amy, I'll see you in a few weeks! Love You!!!