You are nobler than I Passion. Fasting while others are scoffing down food. I've done it. While fasting for a month I went out to eat with my husband all the time and was HUNGRY the entire month! No more nobility for me. I bring my own food. I'm really into eating. Watching others and abstaining sounds like a great option - but only for me if I'm not hungry and I won't get peevish not being part of the fun - which is rare. I think I'm getting more immature with the years. My hierarchy 1) always eat first 2) get something live at restaurant 3) eat my own food that I brought 4) if I couldn't bring anything then eat the least toxic thing on the menu and still have fun - which is very nourishing.
It's a bit sad that I can't have fun on just water - but that's just where I am now. I can have fun on fruit though. I just want to be part of the atmosphere of enjoying deliciousness..... and fruit is usually more delicious than what's on the menu. This is what I'll be doing tomorrow night when we take our new neighbors out for dinner for watching our house for us. I'll let you know how it goes this time around.
greenbunny