Fun and friendships have always been difficult for me, in the past I blogged about the randomness of some of some so called friends I had picked up along the way that had slightly knocked my belief in friendships.
I am not sure if I am the only one, but having a family, work and life sometimes really does get in the way of the free time and friendships that I once had, it also made me feel especially bad as a friend in the past that time whizzs by so quickly meaning it can be months without any real direct contact with some of my besties.
For the first time in a very long time I am I have accepted my limitations as a friend, time is tight and hard to find, but I am ok with this and so are my friends. Dont get me wrong if one of them needed me I would be there like a shot with wine, tissues and maybe some chocolate if Ollie hadn’t found it first.
This weekend saw one of my besties celebrate her 30th Birthday albeit a little later than her actual birthday (remember I told you time was tight for me, it really is the same for others too!…. phew!) So a group of her friends and family visited Bistro Live in Nottingham for some food, fun and to enjoy ourselves, and I could not wait to catch up with some of those fantastic ladies. I have had the pleasure of meeting most of them at other gatherings from Stacey’s, Hen Do, Wedding Reception and even Baby Shower and I was not disappointed at their warmth and acceptance once more.
Although much time had elapsed since seeing many of these ladies it was a fantastic evening and one that held so much laughter and bad dancing … did I mention you dance on the tables at The Bistro Live?? … It also contained the best part of 2 bottles of wine and pint for me too … and I am not really a drinker…. as my hangover yesterday only proved, and yes it was one of the those that meant I kept one leg on the floor at all times as the room swam.
Having said that, even with the worst hangover in the world, I was so very grateful to be in such fine company on Saturday with a really lovely bunch of ladies who I already cant wait to see again at another gathering soon, although maybe without quite so much wine for me… or table dancing … OK maybe still with both!
Happy Birthday Stacey and well done Bistro Live .. it was my first visit and now I am hooked!!
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post or review we visited Bistro Live as a purely personal visit.
Looks like you had lots of fun with your pals, you are really lucky .
Xx
thanks Jill, i have the most amazing friends and i am so grateful for them all x
Ahhh bless I think we all can relate Jaime. Time is so tight these days with family, work, and general life. You couldn’t be more right. Glad we are all on the same boat. lol Lovely that you got to get out with all the girlies for her 3oth and celebrate in style. Thanks for hosting my dear.
thanks Jenny, it had been much too long since I had seen them
Sounds like you had an awesome night out – lots of fun. What evening would be complete without some table dancing?! Lovely that your friend got so many ladies together for her birthday 🙂
it was so lovely to have so many awesome ladies out and I know she appreciated it massively too x
I relate completely to what you say about friends. I miss mine but time is so strained. Lovely that you all had such a fun day together x
its so difficult to juggle isnt it x
Happy to hear that you got to spend time with good friends and make the most of the weekend. I can definitely identify with life getting in the way of all those things I’d really like to do. Fabulous post x
thanks Izzie i hope you managed to find some time soon my lovely x
Nothing beats a good giggle and a catch up, fab photos x
thanks my lovely xx
Looks like an amazing night! I am so pleased to read that you can go months without seeing some of your best friends, because I’m the same! I thought I was the only one. They’re still my friends and, like you, I’d be there for them like a shot if they needed me, but we don’t live in each others’ pockets.
I totally come to peace with that fact now, it took me a long time before accepted i dont have the time to invest daily .. not through not wanting too but in just not enough hours in the day xx
Glad you had fun – and oh my what a hangover you must have had xx
Louise it am still feeling a little ropey today lol
This looks like lots of fun! I’m not one for getting out with friends, so this is fabulous too see!! x
awww thanks Debs I am normally not a party animal but these ladies brought it out in me! x
Friendships take many forms, just like us I think. And the good friends will always be friends, regardless of time or distance. I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself 🙂
I am so glad you had a lovely time hun. Great pics x
awww thanks so much lovely x
Looks like you had a fab time! Love a good catch up with friends 🙂
thanks lovely it has been super nice to catch up with them x
This looks like great fun! It’s really hard to find anywhere that does decent food AND dancing round here. Real friends accept that time is tight – I think we’re all in the same boat when we have families.
Sounds like a fab night out, even if you did have to deal with a hangover the next morning! Dancing on tables…I’m sure even I would manage this after a couple of glasses of wine!!
It looks like you had a great time, I love the photos x
lol thanks lovely x
I am glad you had a good time.
It makes me smile to see people having a good time.
awww thanks Claire x
Sounds like you had fantastic fun!
Hangovers are no fun at all….I felt the same yesterday after a night out with friends. I’m on the I’m never drinking again badwagon. lol x
im on that same bandwagon!! x
There’s nothing like a great night out with good friends and it looks like it was definitely a good night 🙂
thanks lovely it sure was!! x
Sounds like you had a brilliant time. It is hard once you have the kids to find the time to go out with friends so you really do enjoy them when you get them.
that is so so true Laura its hard to balance so many plates! x
Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I am only now starting to make friends here but I am looking forward to starting to get to know them better.
awww honey i am sending lots of positive vibes for you and your new friends x
What a great night, looks and sounds like you had a lot of fun, despite the hangover 🙂 I think we can all relate to finding it hard to fit everything in, and meeting up with friends does always seem to be the thing that falls off the list x
Great to make time to get out and see your friends, it can be very hard with the demands of a family, glad you made the most of it and hope there wasn’t too much catching to do!
lol thanks lovely it was so fab to go and see them again x
Looks like a fab, fun night. Some of the best friends I have now I’ve met through blogging, which proves what a worthwhile thing it is to do!
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thanks so much lovely x
Oh. My. GOD! The fact that you can dance on the tables is like my actual dream? This is something I do and then get in trouble for!!! Ha ha ha. It sounds amazing! Glad you had fun xxx
lol lol yep dancing on the table is positively encouraged 🙂
Oh wow glad you had a great night and hope you have fully recovered your hangover 🙂 great post!
thanks lovely i am feeling a tad better now lol
Sounds like a good night! im the same don’t get to see my friends as often as i should or would like to but then when we do together its the best night!
its such a great feeling isnt it x 😉 xx
Sounds like you had a fun evening – table dancing is great fun, although haven’t done any since my student days! Hope your hangover has now gone 🙂
lol i think this is my first table dancing evening and goodness i still ache!
looks like you had a fab time! I’ve never been to a Bistro live- may give it a try now. This is my first time linking to #magicmoments thank you for hosting xx
its so lovely to have you linked up my lovely xxx
Looks like an amazing night… and I love the look of those little puddings, yum! Mel
This sounds like such a fantastic night out! I would desperately love a night like that with a bunch of lovely ladies! x
Donna if you lived near i would take you!! it was fab xx
Looks like you had a fab time, never been but may have to go with my winning ticket 🙂
i was so impressed Ellie!! 🙂
Glad you enjoyed yourself! I’m not a good drinker at all, a couple of glasses, and I’m asleep. 🙂
lol lol that is so normally me! 😉