During my recent solo maiden voyage get-away to Galena, IL., one of the challenges I anticipated facing was eating alone in restaurants.  Friends told me to bring a book, but I thought if I was looking down at the pages of a book, I might miss life.  I decided to face it straight on, without any distractions.

As a life longer learner, I love experiencing and learning new things.  I can’t say I always enjoy everything I attempt, but I am willing to give most things, within reason, a try.  Disclaimer ……the older I get, the lower to the ground and less dangerous new challenges become…..haha.

As I made my way onto the bus, clunky clubs in tow, one of the young men said “Hey, you’re new, I’ve never seen you before.” I replied, “You’re right, hi, my name is Sheryl, what’s yours?”  Without hesitation, we shook hands, and just that easy, I was accepted as part of the group.  There were four young gentlemen, all placing their clubs in the back of the bus, each one was wonderfully unique and special.

Another young couple squealed in delight as we had offered a small token; it was as if they had won the lottery or something much greater than we had shared