Do you have a group of friends or a friend that you don’t see too often (perhaps because you live far apart) but each time you meet up it’s like things have never changed and you can pick up right where you left off? That’s my Jane and Melgar. We’ve been friends since 7th grade and even though we went to different colleges and now live in different cities, we stay in touch and see each other once a year.
Look what I found in my old yearbook! Five high school best friends before junior year prom. LOOK AT THOSE DRESSES.
This year, even with Melgar’s wedding, we managed to get together in my current home – Cleveland! It had been 5 or 6 years since they had been in town and it’s crazy to think about how much life has changed since then – not only how much Cleveland has changed but how much we have changed. New jobs, marriage, new significant others, new cities, grad school – seriously, so much has changed.
Obligatory picture of Jane and Melgar and I the last time they were in CLE – posing at Edgewater. We don’t look that different do we?
Anyway, we had a GREAT weekend, if I do say so myself. We enjoyed time at some downtown bars (from Moriarty’s to Lincoln Tap House to Society Lounge) and restaurants (Greenhouse Tavern, Phuel and Taza), in Ohio City (West Side Market and Town Hall), and even Tremont (Press Wine Bar and Treehouse). Oh yeah, we also went for a run, got to watch some World Cup AND went to the beach. I’d say it was a successful weekend!
Some fabulous photos from the weekend (in no order):
Watching the soccer game at Moriarty’s
Then fancy cocktails at Society
Easy run in the morning around downtown
Catching some rays (and ice cream) on the beach
Walking to the West Side Market and brunch (side note – a runner stopped mid-run and asked if we wanted our photo taken! How nice is that?)
Hanging out at the mini flea market in Ohio City
brunch at Phuel (pancake not pictured). Also realized I didn’t get a photo of our amazing meals at Greenhouse, Taza OR Town Hall!
patio drinks in Tremont
AND after they left, I drowned my sorrows in soccer. I felt pretty American watching the World Cup drinking a Bud Light and eating a buffalo chicken salad.
It was a great weekend and I can’t wait until I see these girls again soon. We always have such a great time catching up, relaxing and exploring whatever city we’re in. Where should we meet up next?
Some questions for you (answer in the comments if you can):
How was your weekend?
Did you watch the World Cup?
What’s your idea of “American” food? Beer, soda, wings, buffalo chicken and burgers!
Do you like fancy drinks? What’s your favorite cocktail?
Where is your favorite city to have a girl’s weekend? We need suggestions!
What’s your favorite brunch order? I’m typically a savory bruncher – eggs, sausage, bacon … etc. I got chili for brunch on Saturday and granola on Sunday.
I Crashed The Web 
My weekend was not fun. Jiri broke up with me. I feel weird informing you in this way, but it’s is also kind of freeing. Well, I wasn’t really surprised but I haven’t been able to accept it. And there is a silver lining to it all, which is that I am moving back to the USA – soon! I am going to Florida for a while, my aunt has some work for me there. I am already dreaming of palm trees and sandy beaches.