Thankfully today, among the irritating things I experienced, I finally visited one of the farmer's markets in Monterey! There are two certified farmer's markets (which means that everything is in fact grown locally) including the one that isn't running yet. This one was one of the certified ones, and of course it was up and running just fine. I bought strawberries, broccoli, mushrooms, and two kinds of pasta. There was so much more I wanted to buy, but I was out of cash. It was such a nice day too. I'm not sure if it was really any cheaper than buying the same at Trader Joe's or something, but I was glad to buy local.
I also had someone come by to look at the refrigerator I have for sale. He was a friendly old man who said that his current house/apartment was tiny and built strangely, so he just had to be sure that the measurements would allow him to get it in the house. I'm thankful for this because he's the only one who's responded to my Craigslist ad.
And in case you were wondering about the lunchroom drama, I mentioned my dilemma to another woman in the class (she's 40), so she and I managed to casually find a nice sunny spot a little ways from the "kids'" table. A little later, when the guys were heading back to class (our class got out later than theirs), I waved at them in a very obvious way, so it wouldn't be like I was avoiding them. Then, Kelly, who sat with them again today, came over and joined the other woman and me. I think that went well.
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So you're more comfotable with the older woman even with you and her there's an even greater age difference. I know that at certain ages, 5 years or more can make a big difference, and then later not so much. I'm happy for you that you have a new friend to sit with at lunch. :)
I think most would agree that it's a much bigger difference between 23/29 and 29/40. It might also help that I've spent the last three years having my closest friends be 40+. The important thing is that she and I are at similar stages in our lives.
I love Farmers Markets! I lovet he flowers, fresh veggies, fruits so ripe you can smell them. In Seattle I could walk to Pike Place but here in Dallas the nearest on is about 40 miles away. (yes its still in Dallas, but Dallas is the land of suburban sprawl.)
Lunchtime problem solved! Good for you!
Vanessa, are you IN Dallas or one of the surrounding suburbs? There is a large farmer's market in downtown Dallas that I've heard good things about. There was one by my house in North Richland Hills, but when I noted some onions from CHILE sitting in a bin, I stopped going there.
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