The Event

 

 

In my post yesterday I said I was going to make a serious effort to make friends and to be active in the community. Today was day 1! My church has a group for young adults that meets the second friday of each month called the EVENT. The promise of good food, fun and music is always tempting. I have been wanting to go but due to a forgetful mind I never made it.This time I set my computer and phone schedules to remind me.

 

OFF TO A BAD START

I go to a very big church that has two big buildings on the main location. I was running late and assumed that we would meet at the main church building where service is held. I ran in and saw a crowd of people in a room with the lights dim. I walked in the room and noticed a few kids and older folks. I thought  maybe since it was a Christmas event everyone was invited; I took a seat. After a minute of hearing a testimony I looked around and saw the signs for the recovery group. OK…Wrong place

At that very moment they announced they were going to recite their vow. I thought it was a good idea to leave unnoticed at that point. I thought about going home and say that I at least tried. However, I decided to drive to the other building instead and try my luck. Thank goodness I finally found the right place.

Good times and “after Party”

It was a little uncomfortable at first when I walked in. Most people seemed to be in small groups around the room. I sat at a table with another guy that was there for the first time. A few minutes later a member from a male group asked the guy sitting with me to sit with them. I thought “great now its just me” thankfully that wasn’t for long. I was invited to sit with a group of girls that were all very nice. Through the next couple hours we played different games that came with prizes.

Highlight of my night- As groups we had six minutes to make a ginger bread house

                                                         Our Masterpiece

 

When the event at the church ended a group of us went to the “After Party” at Chili’s. Not your typical after party though, instead of liquor and beer we had coffee, water or tea. There were a lot of awesome conversations, good laughs and yes some random awkward moments. In all I had a GREAT night, I will definitely be going back!