My favorite quote is: “We’re going out for dinner!” And so we (usually) choose sushi. Since we needed some provisions at the grocery store, we chose to go to Sushi Ai, near the Schnucks. Win #1.
As we sat in line, waiting to hear our number 40 called by the hostess, a young couple came in, retrieved their number, and searched for a seat on the already crowded “wait-you-turn bench.” I noticed the woman in a dress and assumed she’d been working all day and preferred to sit. Since I had been sitting, I offered her my spot on the bench, and she accepted. Mark and I struck up a conversation with her and her husband (normal for us) and then the moment arrived: the hostess called 40!
We said our goodbyes and went to our table. A quick discussion led to inviting them to sit with us, and they accepted. Win #2!
Turns out it was his birthday (I love the Happy Birthday song!) so together we ate our sushi, shared stories, sang the song when his complimentary dessert arrived and exchanged phone numbers. Shout out to Chris & Barb: so nice to meet you!
Life lesson: Say HELLO! Share your table. Make new friends. Strangers are friends you haven’t met yet. HAVE FUN EVERY DAY!
Aloha🌺,
Denise
