Meeting new people…

I went to a party last night.

Im not usually the party type but I was having a conversation with one of my friends and we discussed how its quite a rare thing now to meet new people. People have it said to me a lot that ‘it takes a lot of effort’ . And I would have to agree…well at least some times.

Usually Im the girl who tries to find people I know and then see if they know anyone and get to know new people that way but I thought this time round I would have stab in the dark and just talk to whoever.

It wasn’t easy  but once I made my mind up I just went for it…

Its surprising what can happen when you don’t put expectations on people to be something for you rather you be something for them…or better yet. YOU JUST BE YOU!

There is nothing better than meeting a person who knows who they are, sticks to their guns and just smiles. 

Thats what happened last night.

While I looked like a loner in parts, I was enthralled by some peoples stories. All I had to do was genuinely listen and ask questions and people were quite happy to just to chat. I met one girl who had been through some horrific health problems and has come out the other side happier and looking like she could walk down a runway in Paris.

I had another girl tell me of her adventures working for Disney…that is is really Magic!

Some people shy away from meeting new people because they think they have nothing to offer. If I was to be blunt, its an excuse really. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE has something to offer! And by offer, I don’t mean use yourself as a bargaining tool. Just give and see what happens….not expecting anything in return.

You never know who you will meet or how your life might change just because you said hi.

Thats as simple as it is really…saying Hi.

And if for those who are saying ‘I don’t get invited to parties’.Thats ok. You don’t need a party to meet new people. Get creative. Have a morning tea. Invite someone to just exercise with you in the mornings.

I hope sometime this week you will meet someone new…someone who surprises you and makes you smile. People need people.

Simple.

Look forward to meeting some of you

An xx