I was in a mood when I left work today (yep, we have days when we are a VERY dysfunctional work family). I knew if I came home I'd go to bed crying, so...I took myself out to eat at Apple Jade, a lovely little Chinese restaurant that works well if you're dining alone.

I requested Governor's Chicken as I usually do. The waitress brought it quickly, and I asked for chopsticks. When she brought them, I noticed the family of three at the table next to me watching. Ut-oh.

The dad turned and said, "I've always wanted to try those. Would you mind showing me how?"

His wife said, "Now she'll probably be too self-conscious." (yep yep yep)

But it pleased me that he wanted to know and so I gave him a dumb-ass lesson. And he ate his meal with them! And I was out of my bad mood when I left. (But I'm looking for those new and rewarding opportunities...oh yes I am!!!)