Food adventures

I was talking with a friend of mine recently. I have to say that I was kind of shocked that he was complaining that he never gets to try out new restaurants. For a guy his age, he sure doesn't get out much.

One of those people who doesn't like to eat by himself or do anything on his own.

Funny that's the exact opposite of me. I tend to eat out way too often and spend too much money doing things on my own. I really don't understand people who aren't comfortable enough to hang out with themselves.

I once read an article about self discovery. The author basically mentioned that in order for them to be more comfortable with themselves, they take themselves out on dates on a regular basis. Meaning that they go out and just hang out ... do stuff by themselves. Interesting concept. I often wonder why more people don't do that.

Movies are fun with other people, but it's good by myself too since there won't be another person to keep asking me what they have missed in the plot and while trying to explain or repeat it, *I* end up missing the next part of the plot! Or the talking and mutterings ... Talking with friends while at a restaurant's fun, but equally fun is bringing a book along and read ... people watch too, and enjoying some good food. I have found that I often get slightly better service when I eat out alone. The waitstaff tend to be a little more attentive and more willing to talk to me. Probably not having to worry that they are disturbing my "date" or something.