More and More Independent – Eating Alone.

I finally did it! First time eating alone.

Just to make it clear, I often eat alone. But I have never eaten alone in a “restaurant” until now.

It was a lunch on a busy, crowded street in Taipei. My parents were unavailable, and I am friendless during the weekdays.

I wondered around and hunting for food, then I saw a big menu board that features Italian-style meal served over rice. I decided to give it a try and walked into a tiny place with a few seats. Six on the center; three on each side.

Since I don’t like to face other unknown people, I chose the aisle seat facing the wall. My food soon arrived and it tasted…ok. Good thing is that ice tea is free with unlimited refill.

I felt awkward during the entire 30 minutes when I was in the restaurant. I didn’t know what to do other than focusing on my plate. It might be better if I had brought a book with me. But scratched that idea; the restaurant was dirty. I would not want to leave any mark on my book.