Mercy Me!
I opened my eyes this morning and through a blur I tried to focus on the digital clock nearby. Surely that couldn't be right but it was!
It was 10 o'clock.
Living alone is something some people hate, others relish it and you might say that I am one of the relishers. I've never minded being alone. There are times when I'd much rather have my own company than that of some people I know. And, goodness knows, I've spent many, many years giving to others, being there for them and now I guess you might say that I am selfish. I 'relish' those times when I can do pretty much darn well what I please. It's freeing. it's exhilarating.
So, how does a person live alone and enjoy it!
1. You can do whatever you like. You are the boss, the CEO of your kingdom.
2. You don't have to do dishes every day. The sink holds quite a collection until you run out of clean silverware.
3. You can eat whatever you want, when you want. Or not.
4. Bedtime doesn't have to be when someone else says they are sleepy. Heck, you can go to bed at six if you want to, or stay up all night long. Have an all night party, one invited.
5. If you don't want to get dressed, you can wear your jammies all day
6. You can watch whatever you wish on tv. I wouldn't suggest scary movies... remember you are alone, the boogie man might get you.
7. If you want a pet, fine. If you want 10 pets that's alright but just be sure they don't wander over to the neighbors house. They might not be into pets like you are.
8. Who said you have to make your bed every morning? It's a waste of time.. you are just going to crawl back under those covers in another few hours anyway. Use that time to do something fun.
9. There's no one who disagrees with your decisions, your politics, your religion. So, no arguments.
10. Enjoy YOUR life. You deserve it.
Hi Latane, I am very much like that too. I spent a lot of time alone as a child as my brother was 10 years older than me. I have always enjoyed being able to be alone with my own thoughts. I lived alone in my apartment for 6 years before I got married. I always enjoyed being able to come home from work and be able to do things my own way, I am thankful that my husband is the same way. We are not exactly introverts as we do love people and enjoy being around them, but we would much rather leave the party early. He heads out to the garage and I head up to my studio upstairs. We are alone for hours at a time during the day. My husband is somewhat of a mad scientist and if he couldn't be alone to work on his inventions he would be miserable. I. never want him to lose that part of himself as it is one of the things I love about him. He would be sad too I think if I didn't work on my writing and designing. I love your attitude and am so happy that you have a feeling of freedom! That is so wonderful! I hope you have a lovely afternoon ahead. :)
ReplyDeleteGood points
ReplyDeleteThe part I like best is no set bedtime.
Making beds always puzzled me.
May
I like your list! And it's always good to be finding the good things in life!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely you deserve it, not selfish at all. Love the list!
ReplyDeleteLove your list, but it sounds more like the benefits of retirement and not living along.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. Alone does not equal lonely. I can do whatever I want although I have to do it myself. There are times when help is needed. Help & company is a phone call away.
ReplyDeleteYou are embracing your aloneness and that is great!
ReplyDeleteHi Latane, I love your list of 10 reasons why you love living alone! Count me in:)
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