7/11 Beach Party

When I use to think of 7/11 I would think of delectable slurpee of  all favors from the convenience store 7-Eleven.  Fanta wild cherry, sour patch watermelon, Coca-cola just to name a delicious few.  Or more recently the song 7/11 by Beyonce were she had us dancing to lyrics like "Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air Clap, clap, clap like you don't care Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care"  

Now I have a new reason to smile when I think of 7/11 and that's a beach party I had with my girls.  We all met up at the Lake Front here in Chicago and had an amazing time.  Spearheaded Crystal a group on us donned our swimsuits 1 and 2 pcs to listens to music, chat, dance, eat and share in a lot of laughs over drinks.

I showed up popping two bottle of Moscato.  My plan was not to take them back home.   Miranda made jello shots of all favors.  She was heavy handed on the liquor she put in them but no one was upset about that, lol.  Our food included chicken & chips so you know it went down.  The weather wasn't idea but we didn't let that bother us.  We weren't going to let a few rain drops stop our fun.  

It's great to come together with good people and have a fun filled positive time.  I even met some new people who I hope to keep in touch with.  The plus community in Chicago needs to do this more often.  When you fellowship with people that look like you it will helps with the lone feelings some may have.  It truly boosts your self confidence.  We all had on our swimsuits on and no one appeared to feel uncomfortable.  I had true feeling of body acceptance.  

This was a great event/party/meet-up whatever you want to call it.  I encourage the plus community in Chicago to come together to eat, drink and be merry more often!