I finally got up enough nerve to get out of the car. I went to Barnes and Noble this evening. I was very reluctant but gathered my courage, stepped out of the car and walked into the store. After entering I tried to remember everything I was supposed to be doing, how to walk, hold my head, smile, .... Then I passed a woman who was within a few feet of me and ... nothing. A moment later a another woman came around the corner and entered the isle I was in. We caught eyes, smiled and glanced away.... Nothing... by this time I am beginning to feel more comfortable.
I ended up spending about a half hour inside the store just wondering around looking at books. This is first time I have been out in public in almost 6 years. I really enjoyed the fact that nobody noticed me as anything but an ordinary woman.
I really feel like all my hard work and effort has paid off for me tonight.
