Be That Person

So we had a group dinner for our trainers and staff here in Lugenville. We cooked and had tons of foods, including nachos and I got a Sunkist. We held it at a Kava bar. I'm not a drinker, haven't had anything to drink in 12 years now.  And as much of a social aspect as it is here, I just try and story. Tonight though, I was just too tired for a loud place. So instead of being miserable, I spent some time there and decided to head back for the night.  I had told some of the group goodnight and while I went to tell the rest, one of the ladies from the first group came over and asked "Jenny, WHO are you going back with?" I naturally replied, "me, I'm fine I did it last night."  (Last night I also walked back with a knife in my hand, BUT I realized I didn't bring my purse so I didn't have it tonight) I still felt ok about it. I assured her I'd be fine and turned to leave. As I turned around, one of the guys from our group put his plate down, looked me in the eye,s and said towards the lady, "she's walking back with me."

 

I felt guilty the night was young and I didn't want him to have to leave and then go back because of me!! I tried and tried to tell him no I would be fine, I did it last night.  To which he just continued walking towards the road back. I felt guilty. BUT as we were walking I realized instantly the difference I felt walking back tonight versus last night.  There was dark shadowy areas and I didn't cringe like I did last night. Once we got back and I came inside he left to join the group again. I was so grateful for that little act of kindness that took no more then 10 minutes of his time BUT saved me a lot of uncomfortable feelings and possibly some dangerous situations.

 

I write this to say BE that person. You can be the person who says, "hey don't go alone" out loud to someone &/OR you can be that person to walk them safely to a car or door. And YES, do it even if they say "but I'll be fine".

 

Until next time

 

JumpInTheJungle