Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Expectations {IKEA}


If you look close, you can see the sign. IKEA. I took very few photos as a friend, who is a much better photographer than me, captured the memories on her nice camera. Thankfully, friends share.

The IKEA trip idea came about several months ago. The date was set for 15 April. Many were invited but a few committed to the overnighter to West Chester, OH.

I've been wanting to visit IKEA for a year now, and finally I found some girls who are just as excited about this store as I am.

I expected to find lots of new decor for our home {at IKEA}. I expected that I would spend lots of money {thank goodness for a nice bonus from my employer a week before the trip}. I expected to eat good food. I expected to hit up some other sought after stores {at the Premium Outlet Mall}. I expected to be able to shop at a leisurely pace. Indeed, all expectations were exceeded.

What I did not expect is that I would leave with three other girls {sharing the same interest in IKEA} and come home {in less than 36 hours} with girls who I now all friends.

SY, MK, and LS:

Thank you for the great time we spent together a few weekends ago. The stories, laughs, treats, and experiences we shared together mark one of the best times of my twenties. I hope that our small circle of friendship strengthens as we continue to keep in touch!

:-) BY

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