Non-traditional Bachelorette Party...two thumbs up!

So, my friend is not marrying what an American would consider a traditional guy, although by other world perspectives and standards he may be much more traditional than most people walking around the states these days.

And my friend too, while respects tradition in her life, also is open to redefining tradition/culture and to facing the challenges that might present themselves in this remaking of her own space in the world.

While her bachelorette party lacked the flashing lights and phallic symbols, it truly reflected a tranquility and honesty that I strive to have at my own bachelorette party.

The night began with many healthy snacks and munchies, we had fresh papaya, pineapple, an apple and orange platter, some orange poppyseed muffins, crackers and cheese, and of course some chocolate :) Then for dinner we made a salad together and our friend Ananya cooked us her special chicken and potato curry...num. While this was going on the other girls just sat around and talked about life. After we kept talking and talking and talking, we noticed that we needed to go down to the pool and hot tub before it closed. So we went down there and relaxed in the water and we talked some more. Then we went back upstairs and we began to eat a lovely bundt cake Trisha prepared and then we crafted. I brought 5 picture frames for the 5 women who were at the party to create something that would remind us of the night/each other as well as honor an idea we felt we needed to pay more attention to in our lives. While only three of us finished, it was a success and it was a well-needed time for inspiration and creativity.

Mine, while kitchen-themed has more to do with guilt in reference to life in general. I often find myself feeling guilty really for no good reason, and I am making a better effort to note that "Guilt is not one of the ingredients" to a happy and healthy life.



Here are Irene and Ananya's collages, which are both beautiful. It reminds me of how we all might be the same in certain aspects, but really when it comes to art and creativity there are so many different ways you can make something, and we all are full of great ideas and potential.





To close, I have to say that this was the first bachelorette party out of many that kept me up well past my bed-time happily (I didn't get to bed til 3), and it was all without any of the drunken bar confusion and splitting up that you see at most bachelorette parties. Mainly though, it was well-worth being sleepy the next day for, because it was a powerful sharing of women's wisdom and support, and for me, that is the kind of rally I want to have when I am getting married. Two thumbs up!!!