Antonia,

Something Mila said about our 'comfort zone' clicked a saying in my head. "The greatest inhibitor to our personal growth as individuals is the fear of leaving our comfort zone" or words to that effect. I believe that is true for so many of us. You stepped out of your zone in the restaurant, and the sky didn't fall on your head, did it.

Keep on your sunny side Antonia, you never know when you'll say hello to your next best friend, or even better.