Iāve come to realize that Iām a bit different ā I genuinely love being alone. It might sound strange, but maybe thatās just a byproduct of years of noise, busyness, and constant activity since becoming a parent. Life with kids has been an incredible journey, yet as it gets more hectic by the day, I find myself yearning more and more for peace and quiet.
Today is the Deepavali holiday, and after lunch together, my husband dropped off my MIL, Sherilyn, and Cass at The Gardens Mall. They had plans for some fun shopping, and my MIL promised Cass a treat at Alexis Bistro at The Gardens after her final exam. But instead of joining them, I chose to go home alone while hubby continued with his work in his office.
Some may think itās odd that Iād give up an afternoon of family time and shopping, but for me, the idea of enjoying a few hours in silence was too tempting to resist. Besides, Iāve got writing work to finish and daily household chores waiting for me now that Maria, our part-time helper, no longer comes by. Thereās always something to be done around the house, and the quiet moments alone are a rare treasure.
Donāt get me wrong, I love my family, but thereās a different joy in eating alone, in simply savoring a peaceful meal in solitude, away from the usual chatter and clinking dishes. Am I weird for preferring my own company every now and then? Perhaps, but I think itās something we could all benefit from ā the chance to just be with ourselves.
Finding solitude doesnāt mean I donāt enjoy being around my family or friends; it simply means that carving out time alone helps me feel balanced and refreshed. For those who find themselves constantly giving to others, alone time is the perfect way to recharge. And honestly, if taking a little time for myself every now and then makes me a bit āweird,ā Iāll gladly own it.
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Yes, nothing wrong wanting to be alone on your own terms! Iāve been to movies by myself, did 4 days in Siem Reap by myself, and even going to a bar alone on a cruise as my partner that trip goes to bed at 9pm š
Self care is everything if you want to continue with your responsibilities as a wife, mother and friend.
Hey Chris
Wow, a solo trip to Siem Reap, you’re so brave! Traveling solo overseas is one of the items on my bucket list š