I must confess: I love the new
definition of Girls Night Out. Remember when GNO was getting dressed
up and meeting your girlfriends out for dinner, drinks, dancing,
movies, etc? Well that is still popular, but there's a new definition. Companies are getting in on the action and organizing events at their
places of business. Recently I've been to two GNO events. The first
one was at a local department store, where they offered a silent
auction, an additional 20% discount on your purchases, and raffles
for various items. They had an acoustic guitarist who also sang and
some little things to nibble on. I went with a friend and it was
nice. Really nice, just to be out with a friend for some designated,
quality time together. Which these days seems harder and harder to
do.
Then, a week later, I went to event
number two. It was held at a local plastic surgery center, where
they do more than just plastic surgery. This one had sponsors. At
the door we received a gift bag. Then we were sent up to the next
floor to receive our complimentary Peanut Butter and Jelly Martini's.
Which were gross by the way, but free. Then off to the silent
auction, see a pattern here? After the silent auction, were were
able to wander around and visit various 'booths'. A booth for Dior
makeup and perfume, put on by a national department store, and a
boutique with handbags & clothes (nothing over a size 10, so
nothing for this big girl). There was a DJ and live performance by
someone we didn't know, but was a Grammy nominated artist. Then we
could watch women get 'injectibles', it is a plastic surgery center
after all. We were able to speak with doctors, nurses, patients,
etc. They also offered wine tasting, temporary tattoos, food,
dessert, and raffles. And all of this was free. We just had to sign
up beforehand. I went with my cousin and one of her friends, it was
so nice. Again, designated time to spend with friends. And this is
what I love about. A preplanned event where all we have to do is
show up. No making dinner plans, picking restaurants, bars, movies,
etc. It's all done for me! YAY! I will be attending more events
like this because it's so easy, not to mention affordable!
So check you local business:
department stores, hair salons, plastic surgery centers, esthetician
centers for your own Girls Night Out!
Happy GNO y'all!
Wendy
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