This may sound ridiculous, but I said yes to two different invitations within the past week. One of them occurred yesterday, which was a small gathering at my boss’s house with plenty of food and great company. My second invitation was from a sister at Church, and she invited me to a Friendsgiving event next weekend. This is not something I would normally seek out to go to on my own. The invitation quite honestly took me by surprise. The gesture is sweet, so I felt I really should attend, and it will allow me to reconnect with the ladies from Church in person rather than when I see them on our Zoom Sunday School class.
In the past, I have never had any hesitations with going out and socializing, whether it be with family or friends, but over the years, it has become apparent to me that I get a little anxious with the thought of it. I presume it is because I am used to being by myself, and I am comfortable being in my own company. I am happy and content and do not need constant social interaction to fill any void. I know there can be a balance between being alone and socializing, but I prefer to take baby steps and choose accordingly.
A factor that plays a role for me is location. Since I am unable to drive due to my visual impairment, I have to be more mindful of where I am going. I need to determine if the transportation service I utilize goes to that area. If so, I need to schedule at least 24 hours in advance, and the ride can take up to 2 hours, so I need to plan accordingly. If the transportation service does not provide service to the area I need to go to, then my backup is Lyft/Uber, which involves a higher fee. One of my many dreams has been to have my own personal driver(s) available when I need to go anywhere. I think of driving Miss Daisy.
My life takes a village, and I’m a one-woman show.
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