I am a woman. I have two teenage sons that play basketball and cross country. I am very busy. I like wine. I only see other moms. I want to go to a party. I don't have much free time because my boys have busy schedules.
I only have local friends. I have lots of interesting friends. I have traveled twice in my life. I have always lived local. I had a party last weekend and made new friends. I have friends who are bartenders. I am not good at making cocktails. 
My son's basketball team has qualified for nationals so my schedule has gotten busier.  Yikes.  That's going to be expensive, too.  Glad my kids are more artsy.  :) Yes but it's what he loves to do so I have to support him. He'll never make it past high school ball though. It's just going to take a lot of wine to get through it haha. Still, ya gotta find some social outlet that's not just about the kids girl.  They'll be out of the house soon.  You need to start establishing your own life independent of them. That's very true. I haven't even considered what it would be like living in an empty nest, so to speak. Enough about me though, your life is so much more interesting than mine. What have you been up to miss socialite? Just planning a party for the weekend.  Friends are coming over and bringing their instruments.  Going to do a little jam session out on the patio by the firepit. Woah that sounds like fun. Must be nice having all that freedom. Family life is great and all but it sure does get monotonous.  Oh, the kids are joining us.  Judah's trying out mandolin instead of his usual guitar and Agata is playing her fiddle.  They're super stoked to be playing with the adults! Well that sounds like a great time. I'm sure you're very proud of them. I wish Jonathan and Caleb would get into some music... or something other than sports. I'm worried they don't have a creative bone in their body! And what's gonna happen when they don't get the athletic scholarship. Boys have to pour themselves into something.  It's healthy.  Just make sure they don't get stuck on it their whole lives.  You want that same energy and drive later in their work and their family!   Girl you are so right. You're my wisest friend. Do you think your kids will pursue careers in music?  Folk music?  LOL.  I wish it were popular enough but it'll just be a hobby.  They do love it but aren't under any illusions.  Judah's thinking about HVAC and Agata is looking at nursing.  We'll see.