I Need To Get Over My Shyness
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I made it North of Indianapolis today as planned. I pulled into the truckstop and occupied the last open parking space, happy to have a place to call home for the night. This truckstop just happens to have a bar right next door. Purely a coincidence I assure you. 
I accidently wallked into the bar and ordered a beer. The bartender was a relatively new one and I exhanged a few polite syllables with her. About an hour later one of the more senior bartenders came on duty. After serving me a beer she exclaimed "I remember you!". Ut oh, some pretty bad situations have started with the exact same sentence, usually resulting in my being ejected from the establishment. This time though it was a good thing.
She told the newer bartender that I was one of the "regular" drivers who stopped in now and again and that I was a "nice guy and a lot of fun". I really wish I could remember whatever night it was that earned me that description.
I had a few beers and some food and pretty much had a good time. It was open mic night and there were musicians playing the whole time I was there. I spent some time talking about music with several of them and was invited to play on stage several times. I declined them all. While I love playing music I prefer to do it privately so as not to torment my fellow man. (KInda like my singing)
They were also having a birthday party for one of the other bartenders who also seemed to recognize me and she gave me a piece of her birthday cake. I wished her a happy natal anniversary and joined in on the festivities for a while.
I spent some time talking to several people in the bar, shooting a bit of pool, and just passing time. When I got ready to leave the bartender and a couple of others asked me to stick around. I declined as I am likely to have a long day tomorrow.
I really need to get over my country boy shyness as it's such a social disability.
I accidently wallked into the bar and ordered a beer. The bartender was a relatively new one and I exhanged a few polite syllables with her. About an hour later one of the more senior bartenders came on duty. After serving me a beer she exclaimed "I remember you!". Ut oh, some pretty bad situations have started with the exact same sentence, usually resulting in my being ejected from the establishment. This time though it was a good thing.
She told the newer bartender that I was one of the "regular" drivers who stopped in now and again and that I was a "nice guy and a lot of fun". I really wish I could remember whatever night it was that earned me that description.
I had a few beers and some food and pretty much had a good time. It was open mic night and there were musicians playing the whole time I was there. I spent some time talking about music with several of them and was invited to play on stage several times. I declined them all. While I love playing music I prefer to do it privately so as not to torment my fellow man. (KInda like my singing)
They were also having a birthday party for one of the other bartenders who also seemed to recognize me and she gave me a piece of her birthday cake. I wished her a happy natal anniversary and joined in on the festivities for a while.
I spent some time talking to several people in the bar, shooting a bit of pool, and just passing time. When I got ready to leave the bartender and a couple of others asked me to stick around. I declined as I am likely to have a long day tomorrow.
I really need to get over my country boy shyness as it's such a social disability.
