You have just swallowed your pride and done something you didn't want to do. Your friend wants to know why. The two of you are driving around an almost-full parking garage looking for a space for the friend's oversize pickup. Write the scene. -- 642 Things to Write About
My inspiration seems rather specific today. I do have a story that kind of fits this scene. My friend invited me to her Stag and Doe out in the boonies; I swallowed my city pride and went. There are three things that already put me on edge with her invitation: (1) I don't enjoy parties where I know virtually nobody, (2) I don't enjoy places I can't easily leave and go home, and (3) these country Stag and Does are attended by mostly strangers.
I realized that I was being super negative about the whole thing so I said, "Whatever, I will see you there!" So, what did I learn from this experience?
A little or a lot of booze helps
I remember everything clearly which is a plus because it was all super enjoyable. The alcohol was pretty cheap, no complaints. Too bad I couldn't drink very much. The Wedding Party also had some fun games like the Toonie Toss which is more fun a little tipsy - spins in an element of superhuman skill.
Trust your friends
The one friend driving me there was on the fence. She had been to both great and not so great events. The bride assured me that if I attended I would have a great time. I focused on crowding out the negative thoughts and opened my mind up to new experiences. At the end of the day I had fun and made some great memories and that's all that really matters.
Public events aren't all bad
Since the event is open to the public you can get some strange people but that was actually part of the fun! There was a guy hired to dance, break the dance floor ice so to say. It was entertaining, hilarious and relieving because I knew I wouldn't be the only wild dancer on the dance floor!
We crashed at the bride's house and had complimentary breakfast, what?! Who says swallowing your pride has to be all bad?
