Several weeks ago, I asked a friend to drive me to the grocery store. Then another friend asked if I wanted observe the flash mob in Civic Center. Torn, I asked the first friend to come. And I randomly txted a few people in a flash mob fashion. And it’s interesting how in that very one night, a change of events occurred.

If I didn’t demand a ride to Safeway that night…some people wouldn’t have met. Some people would have never learned a new lesson. Some people wouldn’t have begun a new chapter. Some people wouldn’t have moved on. And some people may not have been assured of their role.

I used to always say no. Out of fear. Out of anxiety for what would happen if I was caught in anxiety or awkwardness. But now I say yes even though 90% of the time, it will be awkward. I swallow it, knowing change is better than none at all.

Yesterday, I randomly asked a friend I have only recently gotten to known downtown to use my last Jamba Juice buy one get one free coupon. It was nice. Even though we’re from different worlds. Me from that educated, goal-directed background and she from a struggling background. All but the same. We both don’t like chocolate with nuts.