just me, myself, and i
For my birthday this year, I think I'm going to take a retreat.
Carmel? Monterey? Napa? San Luis Obispo?
Or...
Portland? L.A.? San Diego? Seattle? Vancouver?
I've never taken a trip by myself before. Usually I'm too chicken to be adventurous. Public transit is already a step of faith. Squishing into a dirty seat that thousands of butts have already sat in, making conversation with the stranger holding seven grocery bags in the next chair, while trying to peer out the window so I don't miss my stop... that's more than enough adventure for me. And camping? Definite no. Any place that does not come equipped with running water is X'ed off my list. My idea of vacation does not include carrying my own bug spray and toilet paper.
But this year, I think I'm going to be adventurous. I'm taking a leap of faith! I'm going to explore the infinite abyss! Well, as long as the abyss comes with hot showers and plenty of double-ply.
Some people think eating alone and watching movies alone is a big no-no. It implies you are a loser. A loner. There must be something wrong with you, because who can't find a movie or dinner buddy? On the contrary, I rather enjoy doing things alone. I like checking out new restaurants with a good novel or the latest "In-Style" magazine. I enjoy people watching as I sip on my iced tea with splenda. And I like sitting in the movie theater alone and getting lost in a great chick flick with no one to watch me wipe my sniffles away. After all, we watch T.V. by ourselves at home. Isn't watching a movie alone the same thing transfered onto a larger screen?
I'm starting a trend. I say that going to the movies and dining alone is the new cool thing to do. Instead of, "Look, that girl's a loser, she's at the movies alone!" it's "Look how aloof and confident that girl is! See her boldness shine! She's going to the movies alone!" Yup, that's me.
Who am I kidding, Really, I'm a loner who can't find a dinner pal to save her life. :)
Well this year I'm sticking up for soloists like me. I'm making a statement. I'm going all out and celebrating my birthday by taking a trip by myself in the infinite abyss!
(or anywhere within a two-hour driving distance.)
But umm... if anyone wants to join me... being alone is overrated. :)
Carmel? Monterey? Napa? San Luis Obispo?
Or...
Portland? L.A.? San Diego? Seattle? Vancouver?
I've never taken a trip by myself before. Usually I'm too chicken to be adventurous. Public transit is already a step of faith. Squishing into a dirty seat that thousands of butts have already sat in, making conversation with the stranger holding seven grocery bags in the next chair, while trying to peer out the window so I don't miss my stop... that's more than enough adventure for me. And camping? Definite no. Any place that does not come equipped with running water is X'ed off my list. My idea of vacation does not include carrying my own bug spray and toilet paper.
But this year, I think I'm going to be adventurous. I'm taking a leap of faith! I'm going to explore the infinite abyss! Well, as long as the abyss comes with hot showers and plenty of double-ply.
Some people think eating alone and watching movies alone is a big no-no. It implies you are a loser. A loner. There must be something wrong with you, because who can't find a movie or dinner buddy? On the contrary, I rather enjoy doing things alone. I like checking out new restaurants with a good novel or the latest "In-Style" magazine. I enjoy people watching as I sip on my iced tea with splenda. And I like sitting in the movie theater alone and getting lost in a great chick flick with no one to watch me wipe my sniffles away. After all, we watch T.V. by ourselves at home. Isn't watching a movie alone the same thing transfered onto a larger screen?
I'm starting a trend. I say that going to the movies and dining alone is the new cool thing to do. Instead of, "Look, that girl's a loser, she's at the movies alone!" it's "Look how aloof and confident that girl is! See her boldness shine! She's going to the movies alone!" Yup, that's me.
Who am I kidding, Really, I'm a loner who can't find a dinner pal to save her life. :)
Well this year I'm sticking up for soloists like me. I'm making a statement. I'm going all out and celebrating my birthday by taking a trip by myself in the infinite abyss!
(or anywhere within a two-hour driving distance.)
But umm... if anyone wants to join me... being alone is overrated. :)