I will be reposting some of my favorite stories all summer long. Our second one is @Laura's story. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspires me. :)
"One day during Freshman year, I ate lunch with a couple girls who were friends with one of my friends, but who I didn't really know apart from that friend. She was gone that day though, and I figured, hey, we'd eaten lunch before so I would just eat with them. So we were eating for probably about fifteen minutes or so, and it was really uncomfortable and awkward. Then, they got up, took their stuff, and said they needed to go to the bathroom, and they'd be right back. I'm not sure why they said that, because obviously they had no intention of returning. But I will say, I was almost relived because our conversation, or more realistically, the lack of one, had been incredibly awkward.
I think what I learned from this experience is that not everyone is going to want to be your friend, and that this is really okay. I think it has also helped me be more aware of people who are sitting on the edges of friend groups that I am involved in and helped me take more initiative to include them.
I transferred after freshman year, and at my new school I found the another girl who was new, and we were lunch buddies. We are still friends today too, so I am grateful this opportunity arose.
Another thing I learned is that, although it did kinda feel like the ultimate rejection when people literally got up and left, it really wasn't the end of the world. I found other people to sit with. I think something really helpful to remember is that 'this too, shall pass'."
Laura-I loved this story the first time you wrote it and it’s great to read again. So much wisdom in your words! I’d love to hear more from you!
“Another thing I learned is that, although it did kinda feel like the ultimate rejection when people literally got up and left, it really wasn't the end of the world. I found other people to sit with. I think something really helpful to remember is that 'this too, shall pass'.”