Why is it that the littlest things can make us feel so insecure?
I would consider myself a very independant person. I can do just about anything on my own and feel confidant doing it…
{me right before the big event}
EXECEPT…
eating alone!
can’t do it. I don’t know why…I have never felt comfortable going and eating alone somewhere. I would rather get it to go and eat it in my car than sit at the restraunt or fast food joint and wonder what people think of me sitting there alone.
Well last night I tried to overcome this fear…The hubs was out of town for work and I had a serious craving for sushi SO I went alone! GASP! I know I know! My husband told me to get it to go but that might bother me more than eating alone…so off I went!
{dinner}
So was it as bad as I thought it would be…? pretty much! lol I felt totally akward and self concious the whole time. I thougth everyone was staring at me and wondering WHY I was alone. Thank goodness for smart phones and facebook otherwise I would have been really LOST!I could probably do it again now that the first time was out of the way but I would MUCH rather be there with someone to chat with and look socially acceptable with! hehehe
{my beautiful view out the restaurant window…love all the lit up trees}
So why is it that I am just fine to go to the movies alone, shopping, etc but not eat? S T R A N G E i tell ya! Our mind plays funny tricks on us sometimes!
I am the same way! I would never eat at a sit down restaurant by myself. My first week in college I asked a random girl sitting by herself if I could join her and she was so awkward! I was just trying to be outgoing!
I am exactly the same way. I always get it to go if everyone is too busy. I wish I wasn’t that way though, since I’m sure no one even pays attention but still. It is awkward.
I am the SAME WAY! I wish you were closer…I would have SO joined you :)
I am exactly the same way! During my lunch break, I often eat in my car or in an empty room in the building. I’ve started trying to eat at the place, but usually play with my phone the whole time, and not really enjoy my food. I have yet to go out to dinner by myself. I’ll go get take-out, but I have not been able to bring myself to eat out alone for dinner. I’m proud of you for doing it! Maybe I’ll be able to do it one of these days too…
I’m right there with you. Can’t eat alone. I feel like everyones staring at me wondering where my plus 1 is. Makes me wonder what people are saying or thinking about me. haha
Hey! You could have called me! Im only an hour and a half away! Haha. Im right there with you. I can’t go sit down and eat by myself. Good thing I have kids to help with that situation now!