The Joy of Reconnecting: A Staycation Full of Heart

I feel so grateful to have arranged a little staycation here in England. It gave me the perfect excuse to head down to London and Broadstairs in Kent—two beautiful places made even better by the company of dear friends I hadn’t seen in years.

The trip started with a lovely surprise. Two women from my childhood, friends I’ve known forever but never really spent time with as adults, reached out and invited me to spend the day with them in London. I thought, how wonderful! What a sweet opportunity to reconnect.

As it turned out, one of them couldn’t make it—her flight was canceled. But that left me with my friend Mimi, and what a gift that was.

Even though Mimi and I have known each other since we were about six years old, this was the first time we actually got to know each other properly. We spent the whole day walking around London, sharing stories, laughing, catching up on decades of life. Mimi used to live in London, so she knew all the secret spots and hidden history. It felt like having my very own personal tour guide with a heart connection to match. We clicked so easily. It was effortless.

We talked about people we both knew, revisited old memories, and somehow stepped back into childhood while being fully present in our adult selves. It was sweet, nostalgic, and surprisingly healing.

Later, I saw some of my closest girlfriends—the kind of friends you can go years without seeing and still fall right back into rhythm with. We picked up like no time had passed at all. For me, that rhythm usually includes hysterical laughter and deep, heartfelt sharing. These are the friends who remind you of who you are underneath all the roles and routines.

It’s been such a soul-filling experience. I feel lucky. Lucky to have these friendships that were formed long ago and still hold so much life and warmth today.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out to someone from your past, take this as your nudge. Text them. Call them. Make a plan. Even if it’s been years, you might find something profoundly beautiful waiting in the space between where you left off and where you both are now.

Reconnecting with old friends has reminded me that love, laughter, and real connection don’t fade. They just wait patiently for us to come back and pick up the dance.

I’m coming home now with a full heart, like I’ve had a true holiday—not just time away, but time that filled me up. I feel blessed to have such amazing people in my life, even if we don’t see each other often. And I hope this inspires you to rediscover those kinds of connections too…which includes with me! Book a call. Let’s connect.