What activities do u do by urself that you find theraputic and relaxing?

I go to the movies by myself, I go shopping by myself, and I go walking in the park by myself. Today (i was so proud of myself ) I went to a Folk Festival by myself that was being held in my city. It was so fun and theraputic for me. I didn't have to worry about somebody saying it was too hot outside and was ready to go before I was ready. I ate some food from this African cuisine restaurant who had a tent set up selling food that they offer in their restaurant here in my city. I hadn't tasted it before and it was so delicious! I have to go visit their restaurant the next chance I get. They also had food from Greek, Authenic Italian, Authenic Mexican, Indian, Thai, and Meditteranean Restaurants. There was live music set up by different culture groups and also a lot of displays showcasing different cultures' practices and traditions. The go-go group EU was there too! It was so nice learning about different cultures.

I say that i'm proud of myself for actually following through and going because usually i'll make plans to hang out with myself, and most likely I end up at home on the couch with a glass of wine, and feeling sad about being single. But today was such a great day. I have another outing planned for myself on Thursday night at a museum, so because I actually followed through today, it is motivating me to follow through on Thursday night too. I'm finally on my way to happiness!!!

So what do you do by urself to have fun?
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I'm begining to think I have a dirty mind

In my situation, just BEING by myself for a couple of hours is fun in itself

ZombieKitten said:

what do you mean?

sex by ur self?

Movies, concerts, dinner...or I'll sit in the park alone.

MPLSBRAT said:

Oh. Sex isn't on my brain at the moment...lol.

missfee said:

I mean that I am married and have 3 kids, I don't actually get time to myself

to be honest i enjoy being alone very much so ..of course i also enjoy my wife and kids .....

ZombieKitten said:

Oh okay, well I can understand that then!

Right now I am watching the almost full moon rise as I burn some sage and make halloween soaps - listening to the natal charts of McCain and Obama

enjoying the cool breeze through the windows and a glass of red wine


yeah I am having a blast

I absolutely love shopping by myself. I can't stand having other people with me when I'm trying to shop And I like going to concerts by myself

Mach said:

Yeah that sounds like fun. Sometimes I have a glass of wine, listen to jazz, and light some Yankee Candle Company candles! They are the best!

missfee said:

Today I ordered ( 50% off ) some Yankee Halloween scents

I am going to Detroit for Halloween and want some real nice things to decorate the cool condo I rented many of my friends there will be in and out

Trick or TREAT


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I love going to movies alone. There's nobody talking in your ear all the time.

Mach said:

Oh okay, that sounds like fun!
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The other day I booted my nephew out of the room for some spurious offense I came up with so that I could relax in my big comfy chair, drink beer and listen to music.

I use to go to Starbucks and disappear from my family for a couple of hours...that was theraputic too. But I stopped when I realized how fattening Cappacino's are, and the fact that coffee makes feel too damn paranoid.

I do lots of stuff by my self, when I lived at home I'd disappear for hours just to get some time alone.

Movies, reading comics.

missfee said:

I do this!!!
and it's extra pathetic cause I worked at a Starbucks for 5 years and when I see my old coworkers, they're like "Why'd you even bother quiting?! Your here all the time anyway!" but I like to go there and read with my coffee

oh and skim milk cappucinos are fat-free

Coffee, shopping, movies, even restaurants at times...
I have no problem doing things myself...
But in the same token, when I've had enough alone time,
I love socializing....weekends are for friends and fun.

Oh and I think I enjoy alone time too much, cause I can become almost anti-social sometimes, but not too often

taking a bath is relaxing and soothing have your favorite body wash or some scented oil and some music and you're set

I can also relate to the people above that have fun just being alone. I live with my sisters,two nephews,and my sisters boyfriend. Financially it works,but sometimes with a full house I want to run screaming,those are times that I disappear into my room,and just listen to music,putz on my laptop,and have ME time.
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So far I only go shopping by myself, wich I enjoy very much. I do want to do more by myself such as go to the movies, eat out, concerts. I've always had someone to do these things with and am finding it hard to do them on my own.

thekidsgirl said:

Oh okay....thanks for the tip.

veronikka said:

I definitely understand what you are saying. I just moved by myself this summer, and then soon after I moved, I broke up with my on again, off again boyfriend for good, so I'm trying to pick up the pieces of my life and try to make myself happy and satisfied with being single and alone. I use to look at it as a depressing and pathetic thing, but now I look at it like I need to make the best out of it. I have a lot going for myself, the relationship thing is the only thing that I seem to keep losing out on, but I will be okay. As long as I keep busy and get to know myself more and more, the right guy will come when least expect it. So i'm just focusing on myself now.

Instead of laying around on the couch crying about the breakup, i've gradually pulled myself into doing the things that I didn't get to do, that I wanted to do while I was in a relationship. And who knows, while i'm out doing the things that I like doing, I may meet that guy that I can relate to.
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missfee said:

I'm so proud of you boo boo!