What I Learned From Having Lunch With Diane

Okay-first off I have been advised by self help books, friends and therapists that I must journal to deal with my inner demons. Well my friends, I believe that by writing this blog I am journaling, but unlike the journals that we wrote as kids that had a lock and key and were meant for our eyes only, this journal is for all to see. So I have officially warned you!
Today I had lunch with an old and dear make-up artist friend, Diane. This was a special occasion because while I was running my art studio I rarely spent time catching up with my friends. It was always work and worrying. So today I spent time with Diane and I am so happy I did.
A few weeks ago I spent the afternoon at a summer camp expo with two people that I hardly knew and toward the end of the afternoon one of them said "You are really judgemental." I thought about his comment for hours, maybe even days, after. Was I really judgemental?? I always thought that I was being observant, even helpful because I was blessed with seeing things that maybe others could not. Let me explain:
Like I said I was at an expo where people who run summer camp programs sell their camp. Two booths down was a cheerleading camp booth that was being manned by several "chunky" young girls in cheerleading attire from a few years back in their cheerleading career. The uniforms were 2 sizes too small which enhanced the illusion of "chunkiness". I made a comment that if I was looking for a cheerleading camp I probably would not choose that one for my child based on the fact that the cheerleaders looked like maybe they were spending more time watching Glee than actually exercising.
Later the same girls passes our booth selling chocolate bars. "We are trying to earn money for a cheerleading competition trip" Chunky girl number one said. "No thanks-the last thing we need is chocolate" we said. After they walked away I said "They need to change their approach, If she would have said that they were trying to raise money for a new cheerleading uniform in the right size I would have bought 3 to help her out."
Now when I told this to my friend Diane she cracked up and told me I was hilarious.
I decided at that moment that I needed to spend more time with Diane, so I paid for lunch despite her argument and said "you owe me the next one" which put her in the position to call me soon and take me to lunch.