Comments on: Just Me and The Day

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:23:02 +0000

I totally understand this need. And it literally is a need for me…even if it’s just 2 hours at a coffee shop, blissfully alone. I vacationed alone a few times, and those vacations were among the most enjoyable. While sometimes I feel like a hermit, a friend who is very social told me she thinks it takes a certain type of confidence to just go alone and do your own thing. I kinda like thinking about it that way.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:55:55 +0000

I am the exact same way in that I need more alone time than most people. It doesn’t help, though, that I work from home. It sounds like you had a perfect day though.

By: Anne & May

Anne & May — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:21:07 +0000

When I read this, I felt like a girl on a crash diet watching her coworkers eat chocolate birthday cake.

THIS SOUNDS INCREDIBLE.

And I think we’re a lot alike in this respect. I hang out, hang out, hang out–then I freak out and become a hermit for a few days to recover.

By: Angella

Angella — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:29:38 +0000

It sounds like a PERFECT day. Can I order one for myself?

I come across as a VERY social person (And I am, I guess), but I also need alone time. It’s either that or I start throwing things.

And you think I’m kidding.

By: ali

ali — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:10:10 +0000

would love to have to day of just me and the day. seriously. i don’t know how long it’s been.

also? really would like a grilled cheese sandwich.
and some banana bread.

By: jennifer in sf

jennifer in sf — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:55:47 +0000

Oh yeah. I start to go TOTALLY bonkers is I don’t get time alone. And grumpy bonkers, not fun bonkers.

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:52:01 +0000

Alone time can be AH-MAY-ZING, and for a long time I always felt like a dork that I wanted to be alone, but it makes you a better person when you do interact with others.

PS — where did you stay in Half Moon Bay? The boyfriend and I will be there for a day and I’m trying to find a fun place to stay the night — would love the recommendation (you know, assuming it was recommendable…haha)

By: Moose's Maw

Moose's Maw — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:47:40 +0000

“Just me and the day.” What a great expression!!! I love those times too, you know. It’s just that when I tell you about what’s been happening in my life, I tend to tell you about my social activities. I don’t have your incredible talent for making “Just me and the day” sound so enticing. If I did, you’d hear more about those days when I just putter or read or garden or listen to a symphony or sit in the backyard and watch the flowering plum start to bud and the birds fighting over the bird feeder and the alpha squirrel chasing the other squirrels away from the seeds scattered underneath, or all of the above. I know you were looking forward to “your day.” I’m happy that it was so wonderful for you AND that you wrote this post.

By: ab

ab — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:37:38 +0000

congratulations – sounds like a perfect day (even having the side effect of a freshly cleaned space). cheers to the gifts we give ourselves…

By: san

san — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:40:38 +0000

There is nothing better than some “me-time”… I get that much too rarely. I am glad you could enjoy yours!