I spent 2 hours on the phone tonight with TurboTax’s online help. Apparently, when I filed my taxes 2 weeks ago, the IRS rejected my e-file. TurboTax told me what to do to fix the problem and I took the necessary measures, except that when I tried to log into my account none of my information was saved and therefore I couldn’t take the final step. TWO HOURS on the phone with customer service and I got pretty much nowhere. I’m going to H&R Block tomorrow.
It was almost 9:00 when I got off the phone with those people. Dave was out with a friend so I had no one to bitch to. Not only was I starving, I was frustrated, annoyed and in need of a drink. It isn’t so happening where I live, most places close at 9:00 unless you go downtown and I wasn’t in the mood to go very far. The only option was fast food, Beef O Brady’s or Applebee’s. I wasn’t in the mood for wings and I only eat Taco Bell at 3am when I’m drunk, so I headed over to Applebee’s. By myself.
I’ve never gone to a restaurant alone before. I’m socially awkward. I don’t like being by myself in public places. I’m not one of those people that can go to a bar by herself, sit down, have a drink, and start mingling with people. I freak out. I’ve accepted this a long time ago. But for some reason tonight the thought of me going alone sounded appealing. I was fine with it. I put on my coat and headed out there.
I sat down at my table for one, the smallest table in the place tucked all the way in the back. I wanted a drink, and something different. I ordered a Pomegranate Margarita. That sounded good. The server gave me a Pomegranate Martini instead. I didn’t say anything. I never ordered a martini before. The only time I’ve ever had one was when I took a sip of my mothers dry gin martini that reminded me of rubbing alcohol, but I wanted to try something new right? I took a sip expecting it to be strong and nasty, but to my surprise it tasted good.
Two firsts in one night. I’m making strides people. I might even consider doing this again.
That sounds good. I usually order a perfect strawberry martini. It comes in a shaker and it makes nearly three drinks from the one shaker, but don’t order this when you have to drive cause it hits you fast.
Oh wow you are my hero! I’ve been wanting to visit a bar by myself but I’m nervous. And pomegranate martini huh? Sounds interesting…
good girl! i’m not much of a drinker, so i don’t frequent bars alone, but i do eat out and go to the movies alone fairly often. it’s nice, i think.
Thanks for visiting my blog! I’ve been reading yours today, and I love this post! Mostly because I can TOTALLY relate. I am socially awkward! Props to you for going out alone. And great choice, their pomegranate martini is amazing!!