Eatin' Solo

Eating alone seems to be one of those activities people either love or despise. Until recently, I would have agreed with the latter. I usually assumed people who were eating alone had been unsuccessful in finding a lunch date, so they were forced to settle for the book or newspaper. Turns out, these people may have actually chosen the book, and I know this to be true because I am now one of those people. Call me an introvert. Whatever. Maybe it's just a phase.

Lately you can find me about 3 days a week at my new favorite lunch spot, Doc Greens...order at the counter, not too casual, not too fancy. They have my favorite salad and favorite fountain drink (coke zero topped off with cherry coke...delicious). Picture me on the patio reading my latest book. Actually, you dont have to...just see the pic below.

I love reading during lunch! Its hard to find time for all the reading for grad school and Bible study, much less my own personal reading. It's also good to have some solitude and be alone with your thoughts! I've heard a few people lately talk about the idea of going on "dates" with God...not sure that I'm there yet but it is pretty cool to picture Him sitting across the table from me. Do I spend more time talking or listening? How would conversation go? Am I as comfortable with Him as I am sitting across the table from my best friend? Definitely changes the feel of eating alone.