The original idea for one our 2018 Girls Weekends was to reunite in New York City where our friendship really began. Though we already knew each other from working at the college newspaper, it was that trip to NYC that really solidified our friendship. This photo was taken sometime after we got home. We were 19 and 20 years old:
As the time came for us to nail down travel plans, we realized this wasn’t the year to make that trip happen. Life, as usual, got in the way. Instead of one of us hosting, we opted instead to rent an AirBNB in Middle Tennessee, an approximate midpoint between our cities. It was comfortable, serene, and, most of all, free from responsibility.
The apartment is situated on the second floor of a newly built (non-livestock) barn with an incredible view of the Cumberland River.
The covered porch on the ground floor was comfortable and cool, and it’s where we spent the majority of Saturday lounging in our pajamas.
The apartment was open and clean, though it was home to more antiques than necessary. The couple who runs this property must have been collecting antiques for years.
Though I appreciated much of the decor, I was not a fan of the creepy dolls.
We ventured into town Friday night for Mexican food and groceries, then drove to Granville Saturday evening for lakeside dining.
In previous Girls Weekends, depending on the city, we’d look for Top Chef restaurants or something that got high ratings. (Food is typically the one and only splurge.) However, we kept things as laid back as possible this time. We all wanted to rest and relax.
Unfortunately I made one mistake. I requested to stop and take a photo of this creepy, dilapidated house on an old country road, which meant walking a few feet into overgrown grass.
My souvenir is more chigger bites than I can count.
Otherwise, it was a perfect weekend. I love these ladies and I love our time together.
