Sell out?

Confession: I have had a hard time living in Podunkville and adjusting to the new life. I long for my so-called-life (I can't even believe I'm referring to it as a life) back in "the city", yet can't afford the nearly $4 gas to conduct life as we used to know it...playgroups, Splash Factory, cool library story time, scrapbooking, grandparents, etc. I haven't really met any friends; yes, my fault because I haven't really made a huge effort. Some of you who have known me for a while might choke when I share this, but since I've become a stay-at-homer, I've become just a tad bit shy. Surely not as confident as I once was. I say hi to the other moms at story time and preschool - big whoppin' effort. I consider myself a pretty decent person to hang out with, but gee, I can only take so much of hanging out with myself! It has caused some serious issues, and maybe even a hint of poutiness on my part. Not anything near Prozac or depression proportions, but without intervention I could see it headed in that direction.

So, today I sucked it up and joined a moms group in town. Yes, I wrote a dues check and bought myself some friends. It was cheaper than a year's worth of anti-depressants, and it looks like it might be a little fun too. Megan met a new little friend, Georgia, and I hit it off with her mom. In fact after the group meeting, the two girls were upset that they had to leave each other. We decided to pick up some lunch, meet at the park, and let the girls run each other ragged. Success. I enjoyed the adult interaction and conversations related to all things NOT princess. Afterwards, I sat down with the "event" calendars and planned out our September and October play days. We won't do every single activity; for one, I'm not that desperate and two, some things just don't sound fun, but at least now we have some options.