Do you like to do things alone?

[pigletgirl]

Yes, especially if I'm on a mission.

However being engaged now changes everything.

 

[FireDancer]

I would much rather run or workout alone. I am not big on group runs when it comes to training.

When it comes to going places most things I could do either alone or with a group depending on how the timing works out. I have vacationed by myself and with 20 other people. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I love to do things by myself. I know many people who are uncomfortable with this ... but like all other posters, I really enjoy the "me" time. I find it rather relaxing.

When my husband and I first got married, we rented a room out of a home in Belmar, NJ. I was a teacher and and my husband would go off to work in the morning. I would see him off, eat my breakfast and head off to the beach with my chair, an umbrella and a good book .... oh how I would love to do that again!

 

[C.Ann]

Absolutely! As a matter of fact, I love it.. I've never been the type of person who "needs" other people to entertain me, keep me company, hover over me because I don't feel well, etc..

I have so many different interests.. Very, very rarely do I feel bored or wish that someone else was around..

 

[MIGrandma]

I learned early in life how to entertain myself since I'm an only. So I love spending time alone. At home, just sitting on the couch reading a book. Or going for a walk. Love to go to the mall by myself and spend the whole day, not worrying about what stores someone else wants to go into, if I'm taking too long and they're ready to leave, etc. I don't even mind eating in a restaurant alone anymore. When I was younger I wouldn't do it, but now it's not a big deal. I used to love going to movies alone, before people were rude and talkative and using their cell phones. Not sure I'd ever want to do a solo trip to WDW though, would prefer to have DH there to enjoy it with me I think.

 

[Handbag Lady]

Funny you would ask. On Friday, I was released from work early so I went shopping. On my way home, husband tried to call me but I was driving and didn't pick up.

When I got home, turns out he was asking me to stay out. He had a bad day and had just purchased the new Rush video. And was going to play it over and over and over and loudly.

Hello. That's my exit key. I looked up the nearby theatre online for show times, kissed the husband, and took myself out to dinner and a very late movie.

It had been so long, I forgot how much fun I am!

 

[RadioNate]

I wish I had your confidence. I hate doing things alone. I don't even like to go to the grocery store alone. I drag my poor kids all over creation so I don't have to do things alone. I wish I could do more alone but I always feel so stupid. Like everyone is looking at the girl with no friends. Which is funny because when I see someone alone I don't think that at all. I think, wow she is actually doing something she wants to do w/out waiting until someone gets off their butts to go with her.

 

[Handbag Lady]

I wish I had your confidence. I hate doing things alone. I don't even like to go to the grocery store alone. I drag my poor kids all over creation so I don't have to do things alone. I wish I could do more alone but I always feel so stupid. Like everyone is looking at the girl with no friends. Which is funny because when I see someone alone I don't think that at all. I think, wow she is actually doing something she wants to do w/out waiting until someone gets off their butts to go with her.

At the theatre on Friday, I was able to get in early to the assigned seats (our theatre is an Arclight and they assign seats, which I love). I hate having to trip over people so since I was alone, I went in when I wanted to.

This allowed me to observe. I counted seven people, that I noticed, who were alone. They all looked very normal to me and not at all stupid. Some of them had their own popcorn/candy and some had none. But, they all looked happy. One gal sat near-ish to me and we made eye contact and said hello kindly. Very normal to me.

(And I did spot the biggest guy with the nicest looking wife/girlfriend and decided I was going to follow them out to the parking garage. I'm not stupid, I just have this thing for safety!)


Now get this. I can't STAND to be home alone. It freaks me out and I get really afraid at the slightest noise.

 

[DisneyFirefly]

I do things alone all the time. I go to the movies, concerts, restaurants, everywhere alone. My next trip down to WDW is more than likely going to be a solo trip, unless my parents decide to come with.

However, I like being alone to a point. I've been home alone for the last two and a half weeks, and I'm lonely as heck I live with my parents, and they're due home soon. Almost all of my friends live out of town, and the vast majority of them are actually out of state. Courtesy of blogging and eight years of off-and-on traveling after high school.

 

[ilovesugar]

I love to do stuff alone. I love to go shopping alone. I can blow through the store looking at only the things I want to and not have to worry about waiting on someone else.

I love to have moments where it is just me and have been known to get solo weekend trips to a local hotel of my choice for the weekend as gifts from my husband. I would say I get this gift at least once a year and it is outstanding. I can wake up when I want, order breakfast, hang out, go off doing what I want, go to the spa or even take a nap! It is outstanding.

I also love to wander WDW alone. It allows me to ride what I want, shop where I want and eat what I want. I love it and do it several times on every trip. There will be a point where i will go to WDW alone, when my kids are older and I look forward to that a lot.

So no, your not strange, at least to me.

 

[sunlver]

This is a great question

I love going to movies alone..I did it a few times when I was single, and loved it after marriage, after kids. We dont have family here, and so no real babysitters. I knew when the kids were younger if I wanted to go see a movie, I had to do it alone. I actually prefer, that way I dont have to share my popcorn or candy

I also prefer to shop alone. I am not a big shopper . Sometimes if I want to spend some one on one time with one of the kids, I drag them with me to the grocery store, but have to promise to buy some of their favorite snacks BUT.. I really prefer to grocery shop or mall shop by myself. Sometimes I whip right through a store, sometimes I linger and look at every sales rack. I would hate to put somebody else through that, as I would hate to be on the receiving end of shoppingwith somebody like myself

Now, I wouldnt go to eat by myself at a restaurant, simply because I feel eating out is a social thing. I like to eat and talk.. Also I dont think I could go on vacation alone either, its one of those social things for me. I love to vacation with my kids, probably more then my husband. I love seeing the new adventures through my kids eyes, its very heart warming to me. Traveling with my husband, well its a downer sometimes, when he complains about the money

I even prefer to watch tv by myself. I suppose in the early marriage yrs, we would ALWAYS watch tv together..NOW though.. after so many years..well we are just so totally different in so many ways. I prefer to get all comfy in my bed and watch my shows..I do occasionally love to lay in bed with my youngest and watch tv and snuggle and such...but 95% of the time, I prefer to watch alone. Sometimes if I am really into one of my Lifetime movies, and my husaband comes in, I shut it off.. I guess I like uninterupted tv, and hate to be asked a million questions about whats going on..

When we take cruises, I love to wake up early and walk around the pool deck looking outward...it is so darn relaxing and peaceful...Even though I see many couples up that early holding hands while watching, I feel it is a special time for just myself. I think maybe its because my husband or my kids wouldnt appreciate as much as I do
For those who have cruised..it is one of my favorite things to do, wake up early and find a empy railing and just stare off into space..its almost like I am on my own private island

 

[kwelch10377]

I don't really mind doing stuff alone. I prefer shopping alone, I am not typically a "browser" when it comes to shopping. I like to go in, get what I am looking for and get it. (you would never guess that I love to shop). Having a friend with me slows me down and I always feel bad making them stop when I want to look at something or try something on. I also don't like to go running or work out with anyone else. I like to just put my IPOD on and ignore everything around me.

I have been to the movies once by myself, didn't really mind it, but I also went during the day in the middle of the week so it wasn't so crowded.

I didn't always like to do stuff by myself, but when I moved to Boston I really didn't know anyone so it was either sit home by myself or get out and do some things by myself. Most things I still prefer the company of others, but I don't feel as weird anymore when I don't have anyone with me.

 

[maslex]

Back in '07 we went to WDW along with SIL, BIL, Nephew. Epcot day, SIL went back to the hotel about an hour into the day with a headache. So that left 2 grown men and 3 boys who wanted a day of rides, shows, etc. I on the other hand wanted to take my time through World Showcase. So off I went, all by myself for about 4 hours (maybe a bit longer) just walking through WS, taking pictures, peeking into shops, stopping by to see Off Kilter and then meeting everyone else back at Le Cellier for dinner!!! It was SOOO relaxing to go at my own pace (I have very short legs, therefore have a very short stride and usually can't keep up with anyone in my family lol)

Then last year in WDW, DH and the 2 boys went to Typhoon Lagoon (our last day in WDW) I stayed at the hotel doing all of our laundry (not a big waterpark fan) because we were heading off on a 4 night cruise the following day after our week in WDW. Once the laundry was all done and packed, I headed to DTD and hit all the little shops that they never want to go see. I ate at Earl of Sandwich, which I've always wanted to try (MMMM) then when I was done, I hit Goofy's Candy Co and used up the rest of our snack credits and got quite the load of goodies!!!

Even though I love to do stuff with other people, there are times when being by myself is just so needed!!!

 

[Buckalew11]

I love alone time. I have only been to one movie alone but didn't mind it.

I almost always shop alone. I don't get much shopping done if I'm with others.

In Jan. I spent the last day at WDW in Epcot alone and loved it! I talked to people, visited the squirrels , took my time--I think I only rode one ride all day!! I spent like 8+ hours in that park roaming around, taking pics and just enjoying every second there!

I love to be home alone. Probably when DD goes off to college I won't but for now, I enjoy the quiet and stillness.

Not sure why I love it so much. my mom can't stand to be alone for a second.

 

[Elmo9607]

I do all sorts of things alone. Go out to eat, shop, travel, go the beach, watch TV, go to fairs, ect.

I am not a naturally social person and therefore do not have many friends. There are times when I get lonely and prefer to have someone with me, but at this point I'm so used to being by myself that I don't usually mind. However, the fact that I'm still single when I'd really rather have someone special to spend time with is really starting to put a damper on things lately.

Even so, I am planning another solo trip to the beach in Indiana on Friday.

 

[scrump]

I love doing things alone. Movies, shopping, etc. I love spending time with good friends, too, but I very much value my alone time. Solo traveling has provided me with some of my best memories. Loved it!

 

[Pixiedust34]

I like doing things alone, too.

When the kids are grown, I'd like to take a solo trip to WDW. Dh likes WDW, but doesn't love it and even now he goes with us every-other-time when the kids and I go because that's enough for him. I think a solo trip would be great! I could decide what I want to do without worrying about how the others are doing and can set my own little plans and schedule. I can linger as long as I like if I want to at a show or shop. I could also arrange to meet friends for some meals which deviates from being alone but meeting up with friends now and then on a solo trip would be fun.

 

[MsDisney23]

I love my alone time, I can go and do what I want and not feel like I have to entertain anyone! I hate waiting on people, don't be late or I'l leave you behind!

 

[powellrj]

I love my alone time. I go to movies, shopping and out to eat alone all the time. My DD and I shop well together and I love going to the movies with her, but she is really the only person I do these things with. I enjoy doing things with DH, but since he works all the time, I have had to learn to do things alone.

Now that we have a DDIL, she has joined our mix. Her and DD are really close and do lots of things together and we enjoy spending time together. We did several things just the 3 of us over the 4th.

 

[Pembo]

I prefer to shop alone. I also like to take walks alone...especially early in the morning at WDW or down the shore.

That's me...if I really need to shop, I do better alone. If I'm just looking I enjoy company.

On our beach vacations, I'm up early and walking the beach every morning, alone. It's the one time I like to get up early. This past WDW vacation I enjoyed eating breakfast alone on our little balcony.

I'm a mom of 3 and I cherish those alone moments.