Things in our neck of the woods aka Elk Grove have started to open back up; to basically celebrate this monumental event (hahaha 😃) my dear Hubby planned a date night out. In a restaurant, where we sat down, had our order taken and brought to the table.
When everything was getting shut down we didn’t really know how long it would last or how much would be able to go back to the way we once knew them to be.
He set up the reservation and sent me the text to be ready to go out. When we drove into parking lot we followed the roped lines to check in with the workers waiting in parking lot. Then we waited in the car until we were sent a text telling us our table was ready (around 10 min or so).
We entertained ourselves by taking pics:
When we went in and were seated, we were told to take a pic of our table receipt with our phones to view the menu (which would be limited on items) and waited for drinks to arrive.
We placed our order, waited a normal wait time and then were served. When we needed something it was brought over, so no issues there. We enjoyed our meal and watched how they cleaned up a table after being used. Napkins are balled up together and placed in a plastic bag and tied closed, everything is sprayed down and cleaned off by gloved and masked workers. The system seems rather tight. There is no salt and pepper shakers or ketchup bottles or vase of flowers left on the table.
When it was time to leave there is an option to pay from your phone again. Have you caught what has increased? Yes, the use of our cell phones has greatly increased.
There were two celebrations taking place (that I saw): a 16th B-Day and a graduation. It is nice seeing people doing normal activities amid the chaos of our time.
Our country is also dealing with riots and looters during the protests for black lives matter. There is a lot of unrest, confusion, hurt, anger and yet people are trying so hard to help heal people’s hearts and lives with patience, love and understanding. So, though it is all so difficult and hard to understand and know what to do, if we choose to find the good and turn towards the Lord, we will find what we are needing and will know what we can do. 💙💛
The date was fun and it was nice to get out, but I’ve come to a few conclusions:
1. Dinner was good but our meals at home have been really good, even great. (Plus at a fraction of the cost)
2. Our conversation didn’t change just because we were out. Still talked about life events, kids, future... blah blah stuff.. same ole same ole! 🤭😉
3. Together, no matter where we are, my man and I have fun. We are able to laugh and think and share.
4. My favorite dates are still going to the river, driving around town, or eating a nut burger at the Sunflower Cafe. 🌻💛🤎🌻
Basically it boils down to this: If I’m with this man, then that’s good enough for me.
💕 Lady Phoebe
