So tonight I got a little brave(r). I decided, after hovering in the shadows for the better part of a year+, to finally walk into the light and join some very nice strangers out for dinner and skating. 😅 I’ve been a “member” of a 40’s+ singles group on Meetup.com for a while now, but never worked up the courage to venture out to an event alone and without knowing anyone. That is, until tonight. While sitting at home contemplating the idea of feeling pretty exposed amongst a group of total strangers, I went back and forth with – to be completely transparent – fears of the experience being incredibly uncomfortable and awkward, and me feeling unbelievably out-of-place. Hours before the event start I kept talking myself into it and then out of it and then into it, again and again; until finally, I just made the decision to stop being so worried about such a small thing, and just do it and own that decision. Worst case scenario, I’d have a very “crunchy” few hours on a Sunday night, and tomorrow I’d be back with friends and people that seem to like me. Best case scenario, I’d actually have an opportunity to hit it off with some people I’ve never met before, and possibly extend my group of acquaintances at least at this point, with the potential of making some more long-term, quality friends.
So off I went, and I have to say I had a pretty good time. 😋 It wasn’t devastatingly awkward, and I didn’t make lifetime new friends, but it was nice to converse with and learn about some new peeps, and of course it was great to get back into the ol’ rollerblades. 😋 It definitely beat being bored on a Sunday night, for sure. And now that I’ve got one under my belt, I could see myself giving a few more events a try – all thanks to taking that first step I guess… (and of course to God for that extra kick of bold at the last minute 🙂)
Ok, blah blah blah – here’s pics!!
