Last night, I went to this country and rock bar in Hampton, Virginia called Saddleridge. I never knew that this place even existed. I thought the nearest country bar was in Norfolk. My best friend, Shannon, convinced me to go out since I really haven't been anywhere since I got out of school. I use to be a big club person before my last relationship and once I got out of it I didn't know how to return to that lifestyle.
Anyways, once I got there I started being real quiet and shy. That is not my true personality in a club. I was looking around at everyone having fun wondering why I couldn't feel the same way. I realized that the only reason I went to the club is to keep some guy's attention all on me. I would always wear something sexy or something that shows a lot of skin to go to the club in. Not at this place. I was wearing a pink t-shirt and some jeans that I wear around the house. I was relaxed and comfortable, not sexy at all.
After thirty minutes of being there, I saw that the way I am now is the real me. I don't have to go out somewhere hoping there is a man staring at me. I wore what I wore before because I felt no one would come up to me. I felt that I would just be another fat chick at the club that no guy would want to dance with. THAT SHOULDN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS. They should be all the fun that I need. So, I got onto the dance floor and had the best time I have ever had all summer. I acted silly and crazy like I never had before. I didn't care who was watching me and I didn't care if someone came up to me or not. I haven't seen my best friend since her birthday and I didn't want her to second guess bring me alone.
Friends are what make up a person's personality and great friends will be there when you fall. Last night, could have been another lonely night at home, but it made me see that I can be just as happy with my friends being there for me. Thank you Shannon and all the wonderful people that I met at the Saddleridge. Love you all!!!
A friend is a gift you give yourself -- Rober Louis Stevenson
 ~Red Fairy Princess~ · Sun Jul 02, 2006 @ 07:45pm · 0 Comments |
