So proud of myself. Today, I went to my friends college graduation. It was a lot of fun and I was glad to go and support him. I did not have any worries about going at all. I enjoyed it and even dealt with the crowds okay.
Then, later, we (me and my Mom) started to walk back to where the cars were. We took an odd route, so we asked a man in a suit nearby. He told us where to go, and then said, "you know what? I'll walk with you."
We all got to talking, and I felt very at ease. She said we were here to support a friend with Asperger's Graduating. He said his 9 year old son has AS! and we all got to talking about that and how hard it is, and how he's worried about middle school. Mom told him I have AS and I did not feel embarrassed. I told him I have worked very very hard (and I have, particularly over the past 3 years).
Then, and this is rather big for me, I turned to him and I said "And what is your name?" and I shook his hand! and then he said "and what is your name?" (or to that effect) and I told him mine! and mom was so surprised (because I have never done that ever, especially with an older adult, or conversed so freely) she forgot to say her name, so i said "and this is Insertmomsnamehere!"
So simple for others, but very big for me! I am so proud of myself, and proud of myself for feeling proud for my friend.
Just thought I'd Share.