Party of One
Singlegal
I’m talking to a fellow single friend today who has often commented on my bravery for undertaking experiences alone. He finds this fascinating, since it’s not something he can seem to motivate himself to do. I find it odd that he’d rather sit at home and miss an experience waiting for someone to come along. We’ve never come to a middle ground on this one.
So – what are you afraid to do alone? Maybe “afraid” is a bad choice of words, maybe “dislike” may be a little less connotative. I can tell you that up until a year ago, I’ve never gone in and sat at a bar alone. Now, I do so with pretty good frequency, although admittedly I did walk out of one last week when it was all men watching soccer (I stuck out like a sore thumb!). But when it comes to movies, restaurants, travel (within limitations – not sure I’d live the country alone), etc, I’m pretty game for just about anything. I’m even considering a solo road trip!
Truthfully, I’m not the most outgoing, so I seem an unlikely candidate for this sort of venture. I’m also a tad gullible, but relatively perceptive which generally keeps me out of “danger’s” way. I just don’t want my Singlehood to hold me back from doing anything I can and want to do. I mean, there are plenty of other factors – money, time – that are already permitting that. And while some experiences are best shared with two, there are plenty that can be neat-o all on your own.
Do you agree? Or am I off kilter (you know, beyond my normal off-kilter-ness).
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Seeing movies alone is one very real guilty pleasure that I have.
Road trips are grand alone.
Keep having fun!
I intend to! Thanks!
There are several things I know I NEED to do alone…but, then of course the joy of sharing some things is great. But, yeah I would love to drive cross country with just the thoughts in my brain.
But, ‘afraid’? Nope, not since I made the choice to be ‘alone’.
Awesome! Cross country would be fun. I just need to get vacation time to support my lifestyle.
I do all of those things alone without a second thought, and many people find that strange. I just shrug if they question me about it. What a pathetic life it would be if I let going alone to hold me back.
I agree. Wouldn’t be very interesting, would it?
I have gotten a lot better at going to bars and restaurants by myself. I still have a hard time with movies and other activities alone. However, a good road trip (or any trip for that matter) can be fun alone because you have no one but yourself to please.
Bars are kind of fun. I like to listen in on other people’s conversations. Makes for great Twitter fodder …
Since I moved to Seattle alone I have had many occassions where I have to head out to the bar, movies, mall, etc without a galpal. I can handle it but I don’t really LOVE it. But then I’ll make plans with one of my girls, and she’s over an hour late and I think….it’s so much easier to just do this stuff solo!!
We also get more attention from men when we’re alone : ) I love attention from men!!
LOL! So True.
I just recently bought a concert ticket for just me. Several times I have bought two and dragged someone along. I figure this is the year I am doing it solo. So liberating…but I guess when I go I may/may not have the same feeling.
I personally get annoyed by people who cannot even walk into a place unless they are accompanied by someone. Seriously?!?!
Just ran across this dual blog and it is up my alley. Thanks girls!