Cookie friend date - simple realization

My friend and I usually get together once a month or so to chat over drinks. She’s a student, I’m unemployed and drinks are like $20. After taking inventory of my pantry and realizing it’s stocked like a bakery, I invited my friend over to my house. We looked at my recipe books, chose a cookie recipe, and baked cookies together! It was such a fun way to catch up, we spent no money and we each walked away with a dozen cookies. We had tea and milk and it was so so nice. And it was way more memorable than hanging out at a noisy bar. This evening reminded me that when you think outside of the usual social gathering options, you can have a really lovely time with people you love. And that’s the best that life has to offer!