Breaching the barrier

I finally breach the barrier between being a home nudists and a social nudist yesterday afternoon. I decided that on the last day of 90 degree weather, for Portland and the surrounding areas, I would spend it on Collins Beach on Sauvie Island. I was extremely nervous and almost talked myself out of going, on the way I picked up this lovely woman thumbing for a ride. Just one more thing to add to my attempt at pushing past my comfort zone, it was the 2nd best decision I made that day. I don't know what I was expecting but it certainly was not what I experienced. After spending an afternoon with my new friend on the beach amongst so many others and not feeling embarrassed or ridiculed has changed me, I can't believe it took me so long to go and I cannot wait to go back. Now all I need is more friends, that share in my enjoyment in social nudity, that I can frequent the beach and other places with.