Last evening, I gave it the old college try, and got myself down to one of the regional Single Adult Activities. It's been quite some time since I've got out there for an event, preferring instead to avoid the drama and what can often be a bit of a painful experience. But I decided I needed to attend this time, sort of as an act of faith that good things would come of it.
So down to the Classic Skate Center I went. I kind of had no real intention of putting on roller skates, and I'm glad I didn't. You see, all those years ago when I would spend hours at the roller rink, or skating downstairs in the basement, I never learned how to stop myself other than by running in to a wall. And the Classic Skate Center was wall-less. Just a big open skate space. And I was NOT about to get mixed up in that.
But the Activity Committee had provided free pizza, and salad for dinner, and had a soft serve ice cream machine on hand to serve up dessert. And I did find some friends to visit with, and even met a few new people. I ended up having a pleasant time. And hopefully good things will come of the effort to get there and go a bit out of my comfort zone.
So down to the Classic Skate Center I went. I kind of had no real intention of putting on roller skates, and I'm glad I didn't. You see, all those years ago when I would spend hours at the roller rink, or skating downstairs in the basement, I never learned how to stop myself other than by running in to a wall. And the Classic Skate Center was wall-less. Just a big open skate space. And I was NOT about to get mixed up in that.
But the Activity Committee had provided free pizza, and salad for dinner, and had a soft serve ice cream machine on hand to serve up dessert. And I did find some friends to visit with, and even met a few new people. I ended up having a pleasant time. And hopefully good things will come of the effort to get there and go a bit out of my comfort zone.
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