My weekend of catching up with friends from college was SO much fun. We went up to New Hampshire for Brea’s wedding in the sleepy, but cute little town of Peterborough. We drove from Southborough, Mass., on Friday afternoon. It should have been a pretty and relaxing drive through the winding roads lined with fall foliage. However, I was afraid we were going to be late so I drove like a maniac for the hour and half trip. My passengers were white knuckled the whole way, but somehow I got us there safely, on time to the wedding, and without a speeding ticket.

I had gone to yoga that morning and after my aggressive driving, Abby recommended that maybe I should stick with kickboxing instead.

Right before we went into the church, I got a picture with my friends, Abby, Heather, and Robin. The next picture is all the Wheaton people who were there. From left to right, Heather, Chris, me, Megan, Brea (the bride), Robin, Andy, and Abby. (I finally got to wear the dress that Shirley Muldowney picked out for me in our shopping trip together earlier this year)

Brea and her new husband, Gordon, had a beautiful wedding and a fun reception. The only problem was that it went too fast. I loved catching up and reminiscing with friends. We laughed, we danced, and we had a really, really great time.

I had a great time the night before when a bunch of us girls got together. Abby’s East Coast friends decided to throw her a little “low-key” bachelorette party since she’s getting married in January. Abby’s West Coast friends will also be throwing her a party in Vegas after my season is over. Fortunately I get to go to both since I am formerly a West Coast friend, formerly an East Coast friend, now her only friend from Michigan, and obviously very mobile.

The East Coast party started out as a purse-making gathering. I was kind of skeptical about it and wasn’t sure what to expect, but it ended up being really fun. This company called 1154 Lill Studio brings in different fabrics and purses. Each guest picks out a purse style and then which fabrics she wants on her purse. The company takes the order and makes it back at their factory and then ships each person’s creation to her house a couple of weeks later. It’s a pretty cool idea.

After all that creativity, we were starving so we went to the Melting Pot for dinner in Framingham, Mass. I had never been there before but the food and atmosphere was good. I laughed a lot throughout the night and had a great time.

My whole weekend was so much fun. I even had a nice time Saturday night relaxing and doing nothing. Abby, Noah, and I hung out at her Dad, Steve’s, house with him, Abby’s brother, Pete, and some of their other family. Steve built the first fire of the season. Abby’s brother, Pete, and some other family members came over. We ate some pizza, watched the World Series, just relaxed, and enjoyed each other’s company.

I realize I have said I had a fun or really great time over and over now. The whole weekend made me remember what great friends I have and how fortunate I am to have them.

I was sad dropping Abby and Noah off at the airport in Boston. I made them pose for a picture at Logan airport with all their stuff while all the cars behind me honked their horns. Then I flew back to Michigan Sunday because we have a display to do with our dragster today and I will be signing autographs. I’ll tell you about the next time I write -- which hopefully is soon. It’s really cold here and I’m really glad we’re leaving for the warmer climate of Las Vegas in a couple of days.