One small step

I'm trying to branch out and meet new people. Especially people outside of work. I've lived in Milwaukee for 4 years and all of my friends are from work. I've met some people in the neighborhood or at the dog park but it's never gone farther than a casual acquaintence.

Next week, I'm going to a Young Professionals of Milwaukee event. It's something I've been meaning to do for a long time but never got around to. I'm finally making the plunge. At first, B was going to go with me. Then he found out that he has a work function the same night. I was starting to lose my enthusiasm because I didn't really want to go by myself (chicken that I am). I then asked Auzzie if she wanted to go since I know she has mentioned an interest in YPM events inthe past. She accepted and passed it on to a bunch of other people. Now there is a big group going.

This could be good or bad. I may end up chatting with the other people I know and not branching out to meet new people. I will have to make an effort to talk to strangers. Funny how that is something discouraged in children but encouraged in adults.

What do you ask a young professional? My first thought is - what do you do for a living? I need to think of something more interesting than that. Who is your favorite superhero seems a bit weird. Maybe - who is your favorite CEO? LOL. I might just stick to the weird questions.