Table for one

With the HyWy off discovering the world there are obviously going to be some differences in my daily routine and life.  As I arrive at these realizations and observations I thought I would blog about them as an exercise in awareness.

Yesterday after I dropped her off at the airport I went into the city and had some breakfast.  I was at the breakfast place right when it opened and was quickly seated at the bar.  As I sat there watching and listening to the other solo diners I noticed a few things about my experience.  I think I have written about the experience of eating alone before, but I'm going to add to that.  First my meal goes by infinitely quicker when I'm eating by myself.  It's very easy to overlook how much of a restaurant experience is shaped by one's company.  If I don't have a book/newspaper to read I also wonder what I should do.  It's fun to people watch, but when you are facing a wall that is somewhat difficult to do without being obvious.  I've noticed that my day is quieter without anyone around and as a way to fill that space I call people more often.