Jan 15, 2007 17:29
When I moved to Cincinnati, I transplanted from a place I knew very well with people I knew very well to a place I knew not at all filled with strangers. In an attempt to get to know the city and the people I would be working with, I made a simple offer to my co-workers. All they had to do was recommend a restaurant, a date, and a time and at least uphold their half of the conversation for the duration of a meal and I would do in kind as well as pay for the food.
Let's just say, Cincinnati was one giant disappointment composed of many smaller disappointments.
Upon moving back to Milwaukee, I realized there were many places I had never been to in my beloved city and many people I had lost contact with. In an attempt to reconcile the two dilemmas, I have resurrected my offer; revamped.
Every other Wenesday night will be “Ryan Eating Dinner Alone or With People” night. I will announce the time and place by the preceding Friday on The Facebook to allow the “With People” to plan accordingly.
There is no need to RSVP. Just show up at the restaurant at the designated time and find me. If you want to go, but need a ride, I will provide transportation. Dinner will not necessarily be on me but depending on your condition, my mood, and the state of my bank account, it may be. You may bring as many guests as you’d like.
If you’d like to make a recommendation as to where to go, make a suggestion by the preceding Friday’s posting and I will try to accommodate.
Don’t be too shy people.
By chance, if you are a total stranger and you happen upon this article, you are absolutely welcome to accept my offer.
Magic 8-Ball of the Current State of My Checking Account: Not good.