The plan was a success! We ate our dinner outside (check), on a picnic table (check), and the moon was out (check). Its the little things. The location was a rose garden here in Raleigh that is within a mile of our apartment. The roses aren't in bloom yet but the moon was amazing. We had spinach salad with homemade lemon pepper dressing, bow tie, broccoli, and chicken pasta. For dessert... fresh pineapple.
I found myself feeling anxious before our new friends arrived. Checking, double checking, in my mind if I had forgotten anything. Maybe they wouldn't like it. Maybe we wouldn't have anything to talk about at dinner. Maybe... blah blah blah. These are the negative thoughts that can ultimately keep us from trying anything new or making new friends. None of those worries happened and if they did it would not have mattered. We (in general) are sooo worried about what other people think that we keep ourselves in a safe box and don't venture out. It hampers our happiness. So get out there and get imaginative and dream up an adventure even if its right in your own back yard!
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