Yesterday Bossy went to the community pool with her friends Martha and Amy. It was nearly a perfect day. First they read design magazines and giggled, then they read gossip magazines and giggled, and then they giggled.
When storm clouds chased them from the pool, they retired to Bossy’s back porch where they drank wine and consumed large amounts of cheese. And then they took the dog for a long walk, and then they watched back-to-back episodes of Intervention.
Like Bossy said: it was nearly perfect, where perfect would have been cheese with no calories.
For today’s Ten-Word Tuesday challenge, can you tell Bossy about your best friend and what constitutes a near perfect day spent together?
By the way, Amy said she would kill Bossy if even one photo of her in a bikini appeared on this blog. So luckily there isn’t one photo. There are six.
Catherine says
July 1, 2008 at 9:24 amNo kids. Shoe shopping, wine drinking and beet tart eating.
heart shaped hedges says
July 1, 2008 at 9:28 amthose moments are rare in my adult life, since kids
andrea says
July 1, 2008 at 9:37 amBookstore, coffee, talking, and then onto wine, dessert and gossiping.
KD @ A Bit Squirrelly says
July 1, 2008 at 9:37 amJust us, out for wine, growing old and staying close
kim says
July 1, 2008 at 9:40 amon the lake front
binoculars; neighbor watching
pajamas
coffee
laughing
Not June Cleaver says
July 1, 2008 at 9:41 amAnything that involves being out without kids for the day.
Jules says
July 1, 2008 at 9:41 amGreat conversation, good movies, canasta, advice given, just being together
rikki says
July 1, 2008 at 9:41 amProject Runway – kids + wine and decadent appetizers = happy friends!
Acher says
July 1, 2008 at 9:42 amSunshine, beer, some smokes, nothing else to do but laugh.
aj says
July 1, 2008 at 9:46 ambead show in town,no money but friends can go!!!
Emilie says
July 1, 2008 at 9:47 amsun, shopping, eating, laughing, drinking— not necessarily in that order! =)
vuboq says
July 1, 2008 at 9:47 amSaturday Afternoon margaritas, liquid cheese, and Alero’s patio with Tomokito.
Stacey Ball says
July 1, 2008 at 9:51 amIn Berkeley, shopping on 4th Street, breakfast at Bette’s Diner!
JoeInVegas says
July 1, 2008 at 9:52 amWell, you can tell Amy she looks pretty good in a bikini.
Kara says
July 1, 2008 at 9:54 amMy best friend lives in Texas while I live in Illinois. I only get to see her once or twice a year. However, we talk on the phone almost daily. (Cheap cell phone minutes are a wonderful thing!)
We are so in tune with each other’s lives that when we do see each other, we just slip right in to normal and comfortable.
My perfect day with her would probably involve shopping. I’m not a big shopper, but she is. She usually gets me to try things I wouldn’t have. Most of my favorite things were bought when with her: a kickass pair of boots, a daring shirt, and once even a mixing bowl. (We both own i am bossy t-shirts.)
The shopping isn’t really as important as the time spent together. We talk and banter. We confirm each other’s taste and style. We reaffirm that we fit together and get along so comfortably. We don’t have to make an event out of seeing each other. We do the things we would do if we lived closer and saw each other all the time. And I value every minute.
MamaMo says
July 1, 2008 at 9:54 amAll my time (for now) spent with girls in tow.
Mommybrain says
July 1, 2008 at 9:55 amChild-free, we kickbox, manicure, pedicure, lunch, swim, margaritas and talk.
g says
July 1, 2008 at 10:00 ambest friend is husband, we adventure, stroll laugh and eat.
Ellie says
July 1, 2008 at 10:01 amSunday! Beers at beach, margies on deck. With Nancy. Natch.
Jodi aka soNOTcool says
July 1, 2008 at 10:03 amWho says Jodi has any friends, much less BEST friend?!
Kirsten says
July 1, 2008 at 10:05 amkid-free lounging with spirits and yearbooks, men rubbing feet.
Hallie says
July 1, 2008 at 10:06 amBlender Kimmy and me dancing on top of a bar
Hallie
http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
July 1, 2008 at 10:06 amLong walk, long talk, takeout dinner, champagne, great movie, laughter.
Dharmamama says
July 1, 2008 at 10:09 amHanging with kids, reiki, laughter, long talks about life’s meaning
moo says
July 1, 2008 at 10:09 amno best friend and that’s ok; this isn’t high school
Dharmamama says
July 1, 2008 at 10:11 amOR – tequila, much laughter, Bravo channel, massages, toenail painting, giggling
Jami says
July 1, 2008 at 10:14 amMani-pedi, shoe shopping, wine drinking, taco eating, talking, laughing, touching.
(Yes, “mani-pedi” is SO one word!)
junebug says
July 1, 2008 at 10:15 amBest friends? What are these creatures that you speak of?
Julianne says
July 1, 2008 at 10:17 amGood food, lots of laughs, Club Med the Movie, silliness.
All Adither says
July 1, 2008 at 10:18 amwhite water rafting, bungee jumping, hangliding, squab eating just kidding.
merrymishaps says
July 1, 2008 at 10:19 amBeautiful day, a good book, on the beach with margaritas.
chocolatechic says
July 1, 2008 at 10:22 amAround the table, eating, laughing, playing cards late into the night
The Cheap Chick says
July 1, 2008 at 10:25 amGeorge Clooney, margaritas, Gerard Butler, margaritas, Eric Bana, margaritas, chips.
Lauren says
July 1, 2008 at 10:28 amLate nights with husband playing World of Warcraft with beer.
Mr Farty says
July 1, 2008 at 10:33 amHolding hands with Mrs Farty, paddling in Morgan Bay lagoon.
Lindy says
July 1, 2008 at 10:37 amCape Cod holiday. Laughing. Swimming. Eating. Drinking. Playing. Reminiscing. Reality*
*4 weeks and counting
Karen in DE says
July 1, 2008 at 10:37 amBest girl friends, too far away to see every day.
Kris says
July 1, 2008 at 10:41 amNo kids. No hubs. Beach on Lake Michigan. Much Corona!
Grandma J says
July 1, 2008 at 10:45 am1. My best friend is in CA and I’m in TX.
2. I’m my own best friend and I’m always very agreeable.
3.Ok, so is Amy the one with the big(er) boobs?
Barbara says
July 1, 2008 at 10:45 amLaughing with husband as we’re on the beach with umbrella drinks.
Colin Purrington says
July 1, 2008 at 10:47 amA perfect day would be when the aforementioned community pool allowed wine and cheese to be consumed while lounging near the pool.
ms picket to you says
July 1, 2008 at 10:49 amFour year old going on juvie hall up ALL night.
marchelle says
July 1, 2008 at 10:49 ammani.
pedi.
olive garden.
wine.
camera.
shopping.
no kids.
movie.
*pixie* says
July 1, 2008 at 10:51 amKnown her 29 years.
We have fun just playing games.
Tara says
July 1, 2008 at 10:57 amOutlet stores, lots of giggling, even more talking, people watching.
Cereal Dieter says
July 1, 2008 at 11:00 amSun, fun, tequila, swimming and lots and lots of laughter.
Heather Outside Boston says
July 1, 2008 at 11:02 amno kids
no hubs
giggle like high school
drink
eat
suzr says
July 1, 2008 at 11:04 ampark/sun
East LA for Margaritas and broccoli cheddar poppers!
Sarah says
July 1, 2008 at 11:05 ambeach party. pizza, sun, sand and clear blue water. perfect.
suzr says
July 1, 2008 at 11:06 amsorry…that’s East LA in Hoboken, NJ not East LA in California (that would be waaay too far for ‘ritas!)
Avitable says
July 1, 2008 at 11:06 amBritt and I just hanging out, smoking and talking. Naked.
Debbie says
July 1, 2008 at 11:10 amJet skis and stopping in lake to tan on floats!
Chantel says
July 1, 2008 at 11:18 amPink sparkling champagne, french bistro, pen and paper, baguette & cheese
Kristin says
July 1, 2008 at 11:18 amcocktails followed by pie and broadway show tunes… perfect night.
Lynn says
July 1, 2008 at 11:19 amOur day would be……lazy. We’d float in the pool for a couple of hours, get out and fix a plate of huge and unhealthy nachos loaded with everything and retire to the family room to watch LIFETIME movies. The trashy ones.
Ok, Where Was I? says
July 1, 2008 at 11:22 amNo commitments.
Table outside.
Drinks.
Food.
Much talking.
More laughing.
Von says
July 1, 2008 at 11:25 amwave runner, waves, freedom drink, uno, phase10, belly laughs, Michigan.
Gretchen says
July 1, 2008 at 11:25 amFriends for 52 years, walks, talks, laughs, husbands stay home!
Nancy says
July 1, 2008 at 11:30 ameating, drinking, dancing, gossiping, spas, phone calls, confiding, eating, drinking …..
=( I feel sorry for the couple commenters that don’t have the whole “best g’friend thing”. Girlfriends are angels and lifesavers … to each other.
Dharmamama says
July 1, 2008 at 11:30 amFind gourmet recipes, shop, cook, eat, critique, chocolate dessert, laugh
Julianne says
July 1, 2008 at 11:30 amKelly, Kelly, Sue, Beth: rollerblading, cheesy movies, ice cream, hiking
Becky Mochaface says
July 1, 2008 at 11:37 amShe’s loyal and supportive; shoe shopping, beer drinking, people watching
Bossy's Friend Martha's Sister says
July 1, 2008 at 11:43 amBFF-Martha, pool, cheese, wine, music, being confident in a bikini (AMY, you’re a 10! Congrats on the job)
dlyn says
July 1, 2008 at 11:44 amI bring wine
She’ll bring food
laugh all day long
Ms. Karen says
July 1, 2008 at 11:46 amEven grocery shopping is fun when best friend is along.
Undomestic Diva says
July 1, 2008 at 11:47 amS-T-A-R-B-U-C-K-S-!
(So maybe not ten words, but ten letters + one exclamation mark.)
Roya Rose says
July 1, 2008 at 12:00 pmFamily Adventure
Happy Toddler
Coming home to a clean house
Heather says
July 1, 2008 at 12:04 pmJump plane to Cali. Bet the ponies at Del Mar.
Heather says
July 1, 2008 at 12:05 pmJump plane to Cali. Bet the ponies at Del Mar.
Carolyn says
July 1, 2008 at 12:06 pmTiiiiimmmmmmeeeee.
Magazines.
Snacks.
Adult Beverages.
Talking.
Sleeping late.
More time.
Carolyn says
July 1, 2008 at 12:06 pmTiiiiimmmmmmeeeee.
Magazines.
Snacks.
Adult Beverages.
Talking.
Sleeping late.
More time.
Nichol says
July 1, 2008 at 12:10 pmdrinking, laughing, watching old comedies, knowing all the dialogue – fun!
Sandy_Shoes says
July 1, 2008 at 12:11 pmI.married.him. Not quite 10 words, but says enough.
Lori says
July 1, 2008 at 12:13 pmNo kids, no kids, no kids and lots of alcohol.
Heather B. says
July 1, 2008 at 12:35 pmA day of restaurant hopping in Manhattan. Wine is involved.
blackbird says
July 1, 2008 at 12:38 pmNot at the pool with Bossy and her damn camera.
biddy says
July 1, 2008 at 12:39 pmroad trip, shopping, yummy food, car dancing, giggling, alcohol, sleepless
Noelle says
July 1, 2008 at 12:39 pmIf she would call me back, I’d enjoy almost anything.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
July 1, 2008 at 12:40 pmReading posts poolside which I did yesterday; thanks Mr. Wireless.
Foolery says
July 1, 2008 at 12:41 pmIMing Gubby and Cheryl late at night, laughing until crying.
Meg says
July 1, 2008 at 12:41 pmclever appetizers, red wine, poker game, furtive cigarettes: My posse.
kate says
July 1, 2008 at 12:45 pmhike up a very steep hill. sweaty and dirty.
Mollie says
July 1, 2008 at 12:48 pmDuxbury beach. Cabbyshack. Frozen mudslides. Onion rings. No kids. Giggling.
jp says
July 1, 2008 at 12:51 pmAnne
Beach
Books
Beer
Laughs
Lazy Days
Boys at night…..
The Domestic Goddess says
July 1, 2008 at 12:51 pmCoffee, shopping, lunch, shopping, dinner, shopping, nightcap, long walk. SLEEP!
Jen says
July 1, 2008 at 12:52 pmWas there when my surro-son was born. We both wept.
Kate says
July 1, 2008 at 12:53 pmBest friend is SLEEP, and we would make sweet love.
Aimee says
July 1, 2008 at 12:54 pmvodka
sun
laughs
cute boys to look at
and fun
UnsureExposure says
July 1, 2008 at 12:57 pmHer cookings. Our laughter. Her movie collection. Our weekly tradition.
Dara says
July 1, 2008 at 1:04 pmManhattan, museums, cocktails, fine dining, 4-star hotel, no children.
Mrs says
July 1, 2008 at 1:16 pmRobbed of her physical presence, I love her long distance.
Bellamomma says
July 1, 2008 at 1:26 pmOn the beach, margaritas, no kids, laughing, acting like fools
Liana says
July 1, 2008 at 1:39 pmTogether, talking, laughing, eating, maybe frisbee or hiking, stretching time.
Bossy's Friend Amy says
July 1, 2008 at 1:40 pmOh. My. GAH. You are so dead.
Liz C says
July 1, 2008 at 1:49 pmEvil twin on the opposite coast; any time is perfect.
Mindy says
July 1, 2008 at 2:02 pmLakeside knitting, talking, and giggling with wine and Italian calories.
Pamela says
July 1, 2008 at 2:10 pmwho cares where?
we just like to have time alone.
merlotmom says
July 1, 2008 at 2:41 pmhiking, eating, laughing, shopping, drinking, laughing,eating, drinking, hangover free
Emily R says
July 1, 2008 at 2:42 pmGames, lotsa food, singing along, whole gang, not just one.
Stephanie says
July 1, 2008 at 2:42 pmHusband. Jamaica. Red Stripes and rum. Beach. Ocean. No boy.
holly says
July 1, 2008 at 2:49 pmBeing able to be myself, and loved, warts and all.
Jen says
July 1, 2008 at 2:50 pmMongolian Barbeque, Meijer’s for alcohol, toasting ritual, lots of laughs.
Mrs. G. says
July 1, 2008 at 2:52 pmCoffee, split brownie, three hours of uninterrupted conversation, more coffee.
Stuffanie says
July 1, 2008 at 2:54 pmgulping wine, jammies sobbing over chick flick eating something fried
Jen says
July 1, 2008 at 3:02 pmMy best friend’s wedding was Saturday and it was perfect.
Hippo Brigade says
July 1, 2008 at 3:05 pmno babies
no cellulite
tabloids
beach/pool
laughter
alcohol
cookies
Lisa says
July 1, 2008 at 3:19 pmno kids! brunch. shopping. great sales! tequila. live music. sleep.
SheSaid says
July 1, 2008 at 3:22 pmgood wine, good food, more wine, no holds barred conversation
MemeGRL says
July 1, 2008 at 3:28 pmGiggles, popcorn, anything together, with her breast cancer in remission.
Shari says
July 1, 2008 at 3:51 pmIndian buffet. Rainy skies. Sightseeing. Tiny adventures with husband rock.
sara says
July 1, 2008 at 3:56 pmkidless…antiques…cash…lunch…happy hour…live music…verryyyy happy!!
Les~ says
July 1, 2008 at 4:07 pmThe venue doesn’t matter where me and my BFF end up…it’s just the simple fact that we calendar every other Saturday for “girl time”. We have to catch up sometime during the month. Woooo hoooo!
Susan says
July 1, 2008 at 4:26 pmDarn, suzr… I was going to ask you to direct me to the margaritas and broccoli poppers in East L.A., CA!
Ok, here are my ten words:
This summer — eight days in Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.
penny says
July 1, 2008 at 4:38 pmBest (only) friend in CA. 7 years since I moved.
karla | looking towards heaven says
July 1, 2008 at 4:43 pmlots of laughing
no kids
food
chocolate
margaritas with salt
~K
(and HELLO kindred spirit — I thought I was the only one who actually enjoyed watching Intervention!)
Me says
July 1, 2008 at 4:51 pmLaughing, clothes shopping, sushi, music, sunroof open, movies, bowling, laughing.
Bean says
July 1, 2008 at 5:03 pmMomofali.
Sunshine.
Beer.
Laughing.
Cara says
July 1, 2008 at 5:08 pmPicnic, conversations, canoe on lake,…Scotch, late supper, later love…
David says
July 1, 2008 at 5:31 pmBefore I even get started on my 10 word response, THAT was how you spent your Monday??? Mine was spent in a windowless office, so you are so lucky that I didn’t come down there to smack you about complaining about fattening cheese.
Regarding the ten words challenge, I don’t have any one best friend, so what we would do would depend on the best friend.
Colin: The beach, no clothes, snacks, volleyball, plenty of space, sarcasm.
Narisara: Cocktails, scandalous gossip, the theater or dance or museums/galleries.
Blossom: Musicals, Thai food, pets, frank conversation, leisurely strolls, no drama.
Barb @ getupandplay says
July 1, 2008 at 6:00 pmlaughing, talking, singing, dancing, posing, photographing, crying, hugging, chick flicks.
Leaf, probably... says
July 1, 2008 at 6:09 pmI’d say that my besties are the two lovely ladies that I live with. My idea of a perfect day involves a lot of lying about the lounge watching chick flicks. Louise always brings the popcorn, Karlie always brings the rice snacks, and I always bring the chick flicks.
Ivy says
July 1, 2008 at 6:25 pmMacgyvering businesses, sitting giggling and chattering; shopping, reading and good food.
Dani says
July 1, 2008 at 6:39 pmno children. red wine. no husbands. blue cheese. more cheese
mr.lootiatto says
July 1, 2008 at 6:44 pmbest friend. 7th grade.
go movie then act out movie.
Carmelita.
anne marie in philly says
July 1, 2008 at 6:57 pmno friend for baseball, dinner, dancing, singing, talking, and hugging.
Deb on the Rocks says
July 1, 2008 at 7:01 pmMental gymnastics, mastering world’s problems–too bad they don’t ask.
KP says
July 1, 2008 at 7:23 pmOn her back porch with wine & junk food. Gossiping. Laughing.
Cathy says
July 1, 2008 at 7:42 pmFirst – shopping, then dining, then pampering (massage, hair, nails)
mothergoosemouse says
July 1, 2008 at 8:05 pmNo best friend. Taking applications. Drinkers, travelers, and shoppers preferred.
Denise says
July 1, 2008 at 8:11 pmNo kids. Shoe shopping, wine drinking, and the clothespin game.
SMC says
July 1, 2008 at 8:14 pmWine, girly food (no cooking), laughing till eyes pop out.
Christine says
July 1, 2008 at 8:28 pmNew York to Florida, doesn’t happen often, definitely worth it.
Ree (the Other one) says
July 1, 2008 at 9:08 pmWine, wine, wine, wine, shopping, cheese, wine, salmon, and bed.
Um, too much wine?
Courtney Quiet City says
July 1, 2008 at 9:16 pmI only need two words:
CRAFT DAY!
We’re making woodblocks this weekend.
amanda says
July 1, 2008 at 9:46 pmSix…hahaha.
Maria says
July 1, 2008 at 9:59 pmWe talk about hot boys and spend $100 on food.
Kyddryn says
July 1, 2008 at 10:02 pmBeach house. No kids, no phones, laughter, food, music, peace.
Shade and Sweetwater,
K
t11969 says
July 1, 2008 at 10:08 pmBossy has too much time on hands must get job
caren says
July 1, 2008 at 10:14 pmno kids
shoe shopping
sun tanning
beer drinking
no pressure
Tif says
July 1, 2008 at 11:39 pmShopping.
Yapping.
Domestic Problems (a band).
Wine.
Gettin’ pretty.
Yapping!
The Great Getzby says
July 1, 2008 at 11:44 pmgiggles and roadtrips with someone who understands my musical preferences
Carroll says
July 1, 2008 at 11:48 pmairport reunion
adjacent hammocks
good reads
long talks
dog walks
amyinbc says
July 2, 2008 at 12:15 amJust the two of us, in the sun, talking whatever!
suz says
July 2, 2008 at 12:36 amCannon Beach, OR. Ocean-side hotel room. No kids. Many books!
Lesa says
July 2, 2008 at 1:57 amCirque du Soleil ushers, karaoke, Matador beers, much laughter.
Lesa says
July 2, 2008 at 1:58 amCirque du Soleil ushers, karaoke, Matador beers, much laughter.
Audubon Ron says
July 2, 2008 at 2:39 amYour friend Amy is gonna get mad six times now.
Tootsie Farklepants says
July 2, 2008 at 3:06 amProbably my sister and a day on the Dive Devil
http://vintagethirty.blogspot.com/
Keeper of the Catnip says
July 2, 2008 at 3:08 amSpa day- Mani, Pedi, Massage, Pool, Sauna, Pampering, Laughter, Mojitos.
JCK says
July 2, 2008 at 3:50 amCocktails. Oodles of time. Gabfest. Laughter. Food. Time to enjoy.
margalit says
July 2, 2008 at 4:54 amTrip north to candy store then beach and cocktails, dinner.
Sparx says
July 2, 2008 at 6:00 amLaziness. Did I say laziness? Talking lots. And being lazy.
Black Hockey Jesus says
July 2, 2008 at 8:10 amWe are out of beer again, Derek?!? That’s fucked up.
Loretta says
July 2, 2008 at 8:25 amNew York City, Irish pub, beer, bartenders, U2, no curfew!
Mandy says
July 2, 2008 at 8:26 amTalking through bad movies and eating oreos while kids sleep.
dgm says
July 2, 2008 at 8:35 amMy BFF and I: we laugh so hard we pee.
Molly says
July 2, 2008 at 9:14 amBest friends for 30 years now, rarely talk these days.
Molly
ps, Doesn’t matter, because when we do get together it is like we never missed a beat. Two hours visiting with “Bones” seems to pass like 15 minutes. She is venomously funny, we are catty like high school juniors whenever we meet. Her nickname for me since 5th grade is “The Mollis”, even her dad calls me that. She gave my german shepherd dog the nickname of Moose-puke(no he didn’t puke and his real name was Avanti). Maybe I should call her today… Oh crap, it is her 41st FREAKING BIRTHDAY TODAY!!! I’m such a good friend!
Phoenix says
July 2, 2008 at 10:38 amDriving, singing & talking.
Late night movie marathons.
Best freindy rocks.
Optimist says
July 2, 2008 at 11:44 amA movie date and talking in the car until late!
rb says
July 2, 2008 at 2:06 pmat a mall
pedicure
shopping
lunch
movie
drinks
dancing
drunk
(this was her actual birthday party last year)
moosh in indy. says
July 2, 2008 at 3:10 pmHer, me, no kids, blogher ’08. WAIT THIS WILL HAPPEN!
Jill says
July 2, 2008 at 5:37 pmpedicures, no kids, sunshine, fun restaurant patio, margarita. margarita. margarita.
Texan Mama says
July 2, 2008 at 5:44 pmtalking
laughing
crying
praying
memories
wine
beer
chocolate
music
photographs
Swirl Girl says
July 2, 2008 at 9:30 pmVodka martini with extra olives, no talking, four batteries included.
the jackie says
July 3, 2008 at 7:22 amPoolside, soaking in the glorious sun. Margaritas and twisty straws.
Me says
July 3, 2008 at 8:41 amOkay, so it’s no longer Tuesday, and this won’t just be ten words. But Bossy, Me is so excited that I will be spending the 4th of July with two of my best friends, one of whom I haven’t seen in person in years, in a city I have never been to before… Chicago! It will be a short trip sandwiched between two long drives, but it is going to include dear friends, yummy food, inspiring culture, and tons of fun. I am so excited!!
HeyJoe says
July 3, 2008 at 2:17 pmchecking out the breasts on bossy and her shy friend.
Kerri Anne says
July 5, 2008 at 1:44 amShe is the Hans to my Frans. We like microbrews.
gray matter matters says
July 7, 2008 at 7:35 pmSharing our most honest selves over sushi. And then massages.