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I remember the first time I ate out alone and I was miserable. Was sitting thinking that everyone was looking at me and thinking, "What is wrong this this loser?". Now, I don't think anything of dining alone. I bring a book or my tablet computer, have a drink and order my food.
The more things you do on your own, the stronger you become!
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I remember the first time I ate out alone and I was miserable. Was sitting thinking that everyone was looking at me and thinking, "What is wrong this this loser?". Now, I don't think anything of dining alone. I bring a book or my tablet computer, have a drink and order my food.
The more things you do on your own, the stronger you become! And I wonder if part of it isn't the maturity that comes with age? The older I get the less I care about what others think. It just doesn't cross my mind.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101
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I remember the first time I ate out alone and I was miserable. Was sitting thinking that everyone was looking at me and thinking, "What is wrong this this loser?". Now, I don't think anything of dining alone. I bring a book or my tablet computer, have a drink and order my food.
The more things you do on your own, the stronger you become! And I wonder if part of it isn't the maturity that comes with age? The older I get the less I care about what others think. It just doesn't cross my mind. Wish we could bottle up and sell some of that maturity! It would come in handy. 
"When you love someone, all your saved up wishes start coming out."
Elizabeth Bowen
(Changed my profile name, as it was appearing in Google searches. Yikes!)
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Breaking bread together is a social experience. The company is as nurturing as the food.
But in today's hectic and noisy world, I think there is a serenity and solitude that comes with nourishing oneself alone. Sometimes.
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Breaking bread together is a social experience. The company is as nurturing as the food.
But in today's hectic and noisy world, I think there is a serenity and solitude that comes with nourishing oneself alone. Sometimes. Good point, JT3. I'll try to cherish it! I've had dinner out several times in the past few weeks - alone. I just plopped my butt down with a book, snuggled into the booth, and enjoyed myself immensely. I think the 'confidence' part helped me a lot. It was awesome! #itsfunbeingasinglewoman
"When you love someone, all your saved up wishes start coming out."
Elizabeth Bowen
(Changed my profile name, as it was appearing in Google searches. Yikes!)
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Good for you Z! I haven't gotten comfortable eating alone. I actually HATE alone time, and have never needed any. I have an abundance now. I usually go to Panara, or sit up at the bar. And I always meet someone even if it is just the bartender. I prefer people to come talk to me because I think that is more fun than reading.
Good luck on your dining adventures!
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Good for you Z! I haven't gotten comfortable eating alone. I actually HATE alone time, and have never needed any. I have an abundance now. I usually go to Panara, or sit up at the bar. And I always meet someone even if it is just the bartender. I prefer people to come talk to me because I think that is more fun than reading.
Good luck on your dining adventures! Thanks, Greenmomma! I'm trying to get more comfy on my own. It's hard.
"When you love someone, all your saved up wishes start coming out."
Elizabeth Bowen
(Changed my profile name, as it was appearing in Google searches. Yikes!)
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