Over the weekend, I had a heart to heart with myself. I came to the realization that I can enjoy my own company. Yes - I'm sure many of you may read and say you enjoy your own company - BUT how many of us look for that friend to run around town with, share movies and giggle over lunch/drinks? For me - I always felt the need to have someone "around" when strutting around town but after several disappointments - the light bulb went off - and BAM!! I said to myself "STOP waiting for others to do things..."
You CAN enjoy a movie alone, read a book in the park, grab some food in a cute cafe WITHOUT the travel companion! And indeed, after all these years - I set out to take Brooklyn by storm - just Me, Myself and I!!
{AT Brooklyn Bridge Park}
I agree, YOU can have fun with YOU. I used to do this back in my home town, now, not so much.
ReplyDeleteAww why don't you do it anymore?
DeleteI'm kinda sad I realized this so late - I wouldn't have missed out on so much! But new lessons are learned everyday!
Emijaa, I'm reading your post and it was to me specifically. I had the exact same weekend. Just me, myself, and I. My man was away. My bestie was away and so I was forced to just chill with myself. It was really good to just relax, meditate, and clear my mind of things that apparently were stressing me out. I didn't recognize it until I was alone.
ReplyDeleteHow's 50 Shades of Gray?
Dana
Hi Dana!! It's been a long while... and yes I came to the realization that I was missing out on so much b/c I felt like I needed someone to do it with. and the reality is YOU DON'T. So I'm super excited you were able to just do you without the necessity of a "companion".
DeleteFifty Shades Trilogy is fun to read. I've enjoyed every bit of it! ;-)
So true. I found this out a few years ago and not by choice. My bestie and husband moved far away and I came to some hard realizations about other "friends". I've since found the things I enjoy most (and always have) are things I can do alone (knitting, reading and shopping). I do have a few peeps to hang out with now and then, but I am more of a loner.
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog Sis! I appreciate the inspiration you provide. Bless!
I know what you mean - for me it was a realization of not doing things and missing out b/c I felt like I needed someone to accompany me. Now - if want to do something I'm just going to go... not LOOK for someone to go with me... definitely a lesson learned!
DeleteThank you for reading!! I appreciate the support!!!
Many blessings to you as well!