It’s true, I’m now totally spoiled and try to only fly first class on planes, but believe it or not, that’s not my favorite way to travel. Don’t you love it when you can kill two birds with one stone? If so, you might agree with me when I say that my new favorite way to travel is by carpooling! It’s great because I can help save the world shrinking my carbon footprint while I’m also developing friendships with people by getting quality one on one time with them!

This weekend was a shining example of why it’s so great. I was all over Central Florida on Saturday and carpooled with several different people. The morning started with B picking me up to meet the rest of the “hookers” (our crochet group is called the Happy Hookers!) in Seminole Town Center. I had met up with this group at least half a dozen times already, and B was the one that actually taught me to crochet, but we never had a deep conversation. We chatted about her crocheting friends in India and eventually moved on to thoughts about arranged marriages, life, and love.

Once we got to the meeting spot, all 6 of us piled into D’s minivan to drive to Mt. Dora. I sat in the back row with T and got to really chat with her now! We also had a ton of laughs because D’s also known as “the pimp.” (I’m jealous that he is now a more accomplished crocheter than I!)

We had a blast in the yarn shop in Mt Dora, where S and M also joined us (they carpooled too!). We then had lunch and dessert at a delightful café. It’s such a cute town filled with antique shops, crafts stores, and sweet shops. After a few hours, we drove back to Seminole Town Center and hit the Jo-ann Superstore. So much fun, especially since T gave me a 40% off coupon and there was an additional 50% off coupon in the store! On the way home, B told me about her family and work, and invited me to join her Monday craft group! (I can’t wait to go tomorrow – she’s picking me up bright and early!)

I got home just in time to get ready to head out again for my Sex and the City group’s “Girls night IN” event. Since the best man from our wedding was in town from NYC, E needed the car to take him out. Luckily, I found out that C lives near me and had emailed her to see if I could get a ride. C picked me up and we took the scenic route to A’s house. It was my first time meeting her and I learned all about her plus I got some awesome restaurant recommendations too! After some minor unintentionally detours, we got to A’s place in downtown Orlando. When you put 23 fabulous women in an apartment with wine and yummy snacks, you get a fun-filled night that you don’t want to end! We chatted like old girlfriends and I just can’t wait to get together with my new friends again!

I'm so happy that I got to hang out with so many great people last weekend and that I now had some wonderful new friends, and I like to think that carpooling QT helped to make it happen!