A Laugh a Day

A day without laughter is a day wasted. ~ Charlie Chaplin

Tonight I gathered with others to send our friend Karen off to her new life. She is heading back to her birthplace of Newfoundland to retire. She has been such an amazing colleague. I know I will miss her greatly in the field, but equally as much as a friend.

One of the things I love about her is that despite a real serious side, Karen knows how to laugh. I cannot imagine her ever wasting a day. Tonight was no different. We all laughed lots. She also loves to dance so dance we did!

In fact, the evening ended with a dance contest.

We had a fantastic meal—there goes the weight I lost last week!!

We started with appetizers, moved to mojitos, and then served dinner. We danced, we jumped in the hot tub, and then danced some more. Whew!!

I have to work tomorrow so I am not sure why I am still awake. I need to hit the sack but I sure have a smile on my face as I do. It was a great party and I know Karen will long remember it.

Peace,

Suzanne