Yeah I think the best way to handle it is to just let them know ahead of time. That way no one gets caught off guard and you can plan around whatever their response might be. I did something similar last year when I had to shift a bunch of plans around and everyone actually appreciated the early heads up. It felt awkward at first but honestly it saved so much back and forth. Anyway let me know what you decide because I can help you draft it if you want. I have a little time this afternoon after I finish up a few things around here. Also I wanted to ask if you ended up finding that place we talked about last week. I drove past it the other day and it looked like they had some new stuff out front. Might be worth checking out. Alright talk soon and try not to overthink it. It is not as big of a deal as it feels right now I promise.

Oh and one more thing I was reading this article about how people tend to remember how you made them feel more than the actual details of what you said. So even if the conversation is a little messy or you stumble over your words it really does not matter as long as you are genuine. I have been trying to remind myself of that more often. It is tough in the moment though isn't it. Anyway that is all. Hope your week is going okay.

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I actually tried that recipe you sent me last weekend and it turned out way better than I expected. I was a little nervous about the timing because I have a tendency to overcook things but I set a timer and followed it exactly and it came out perfect. Even my roommate who is usually pretty picky said it was good. So thanks for that. I am going to try another one this weekend maybe the one with the lemon and herbs. Also I finally started organizing that closet I have been talking about forever and I found some old photos from a few years ago which was fun to look through. It is kind of nice how things come back around when you least expect it. Anyway I hope you are doing well and that your week is going smoothly. Let me know if you want to catch up soon maybe grab a coffee or something. I am free most afternoons now that my schedule has settled down a little bit. Just let me know what works for you.

Oh also I saw that movie you mentioned. Honestly I was not sure at first but it really grew on me by the end. The soundtrack was surprisingly good too. I added a few songs to my playlist afterwards.