The unbearable letdown of being out!

[Gawwwd]

Kind of lighthearted, but today myself and DP took ourselves out for an expensive meal as we’d a couple of overdue events to celebrate, and we had the fizzy stuff and the fine food and the wine and the banter with the waiter but at one point it occurred to me that it was all quite exhausting and I would be far more contented (and a couple of hundred quid richer) if I was at home with the fire lit.
Not exactly a groundbreaking realisation, I know, but if you like your own home isn’t it much nicer to be there than out?

I get it!

I only like going out for coffee or lunch. By evening I just want to hunker down art home and relax.

The good news is- I remember someone asked a top chef once how to get the best value from expensive restaurants and he said “Go for lunch - it’s always cheaper but the same quality “.

Welcome to my world... happiest at home 😁
I actually went out last night... to a friend's house with four other women, as we have bonded over taking up a sport 6 months ago. Had a lovely meal and lots of laughter... it was wonderful and we are a complete mix of ages from 30 to nearly 60
But OUT out... no thanks. I don't mind a coffee date but my evenings I like at home!

I hardly ever get to go out, but when I do I love it. It’s just pure luxury to have someone else cook something for me that I’d never think or have time to do myself - and then also do the washing up! And to put nice clothes on and people watch.

But it is all so expensive these days - I can see how having a posh meal might out might feel a bit stressful and underwhelming as the stakes are so much higher, and you’re wondering all the time whether it was really worth it.

I cat recall the ast time I went into the city center in the evening. Its rowdy with drunks and intimidating to stand around waiting for a bus or taxi. So no thanks, I prefer to eat at home,

When I go out for dinner I always end up thinking “god almighty, all that money and all I’ve done is eat it”. My favourite evenings are when we get some steaks, some nice fish, good sides and do a BBQ at home. It’s so relaxing, we spend less on eating out but have better stuff, my DH cooks it - lovely.
I enjoy a lunch out with friends or my husband but the cost:enjoyment ratio of eating out just doesn’t work any more. It just isn’t good enough for the amount it costs.

I’ve been out tonight and not long got in bed.
A fab night out with great women! We glammed up in evening gowns, danced, ate and laughed. It was as brilliant! I love going out!! Sober, no no hangover tomorrow - even better!!