Tuesday, December 6, 2011

5 things that are simply exhilarating to do by yourself

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One thing about being a Spinster is that you don’t always have someone with you all the time. A “wingman” as it were. But who says you can’t go out and have a good time on a Tuesday, Monday or even Saturday night? Below is a list of 5 things that are, as the title suggests, “simply exhilarating to do by yourself.”

And remember, if you start to waiver and think, “What if someone thinks I’m weird?” All you have to remember is….

Nothing is more beautiful than confidence

1.     Go to a movie.
And I mean go to a movie. No red box’in it with take out Chinese.

2.     Be completely phoneless.
We’re all guilty of it. The second we feel uncomfortable whether it be at a party, riding the bus, standing in line, or the person we’re with sees someone they know, resist the urge to swipe your phone out of your canvas bag.

Everyone knows you’re not really texting someone so you might as well keep your eyes forward, smile and be the most graceful woman in the room. 

3.     Go feed the ducks at the park.
Ducks are more like humans than you realize. But to find out how, you’re just gonna have to go try it.

4.     Go to a nicer restaurant.
I say nicer restaurant because that means you can’t bust out a book and start reading, acting like you are very busy. Drink in the atmosphere. Relish your meal. Appreciate the music. And if you’re super brave, send your compliments to the chef.

5.     Go to a museum.
It doesn’t even have to be super swanky.  A lot of smaller museums have “free admission days” or discounts or may be straight up non-profit. As you wander through looking at art or sculptures or stuff you have no clue what it is, breathe deeply and think about how you’re beautifying your mind.


Needing a “buddy” or “someone to go with” is a thing of the past.

We have officially cut the umbilical cord to you and your insecurities.


Enjoy your newfound freedom,
Ever yours,

Gertie and Char

4 comments:

  1. This is so true! I am currently a ninth wheel in my group of friends, so I end up doing a lot of things on my own, and I love it! It's so liberating to be able to just go and do something, all on my own, without worrying about having to find someone to go with, or having to make sure they're having a good time.

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  2. Great list, I clicked on it to see if 'go to a movie' was on the list. It was number 1! Now, I'm married w/4 children BUT going to a movie by myself is my absolute favorite thing to do. I keep telling my married (and single) friends to do this. Everyone needs some alone time, whether it's from a spouse, friends, or family. It's when I'm alone that I can really appreciate life and think clearly. I'm happy to say that I have done all 5 of the things on this list, while single & while married. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Awesome list!!! And props to you for promoting the "doing things by yourself is OK!" attitude! PS. Great blog too :)

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  4. I totes do this kind of stuff all the time. It's nice to take myself out on a date once in awhile.

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