Shouldn't wait so long!

I finally made it out to have dinner with the girls. I had missed the last two times and didn't want to be a no-show this time.

Seven friends and I met at Olive Garden around 3:30. Yep, I even managed to be good, carb-wise. Had only 2 yummy breadsticks. Two servings of salad (minus croutons) and a chicken-something-or other and I was done. Can you tell I'm a bit proud of myself, even though I had those carby breadsticks?

We had a blast, though. What is it about getting out, eating and letting your hair down that helps one feel so good? We chatted. Teased. Joked. And shared those little secrets...

Then we went to a second-hand clothing shop where I spent $6. Two belts and a small jumper for spring. It's funny, but I get so busy sometimes that it's hard to make myself get out and do something like this, even though I always have a great time. Gives me new energy. Challenges my city driving skills. And reinforces the belief that I shouldn't wait so long to do it again.

Of course, Frisk and Ben greeted me as if I'd been gone for weeks instead of hours. Makes a gal feel downright special to get all those little kisses (even though I didn't bring them a doggie-bag home.)

Comments

[Gini Diane Collinson]

Your comment about the dog kisses brings to mind the cartoon in which Snoopy has kissed Lucy full on the lips. She is scrubbing her lips vigorously & saying, "Ugh! Dog lips have touched my lips." I can still see that cartoon in my mind's eye. Somehow I never let dogs/cats "kiss" me; I'm a visual person who remembers just where those lips have been. I will, however, bink noses!