small steps are still steps

I'm rather proud of myself, there was a social event hosted by a local nerd/weirdling group yesterday evening, and for once I did not talk myself out of going. I came very close to talking myself out of going, but made it out despite my anxiety starting to spike. And once I got there and settled in, I had a lovely time and my anxiety slowly faded. I ended up staying for several hours.

The nice thing is that it was a "Dark Arts and Crafts" night (hosted by a local horror/weird things group), so it was a fairly low key event. I took a sketch pad and coloring book and my markers, pencils and charcoal. I found that I have nearly forgotten how to draw, and so ended up with some more abstract doodles rather than anything else. But it was still fun.

The other nice thing was that it was held in the community space at my favorite local occult shop, and the store was still open (they usually close at six, but decided to stay open through the event). So I treated myself to a small lovely blue stone (apatite) and the Everyday Witch Oracle cards set I'd been eyeing for some time.

Today I hope to work on my fic for the Steter Network fic exchange. I have the idea somewhat sketched out, just have to start writing. :D

Hope others are having a lovely weekend. <3 <3 <3