Here are some things I have noticed about myself over the past few days.
When alone in the house I...
- spend a lot more time in my room with the door closed
- check the locks multiple times, even though I know they are secure.
- talk to myself- more than usual
- listen to music- more often and louder than normal
- find excuses to call people on the phone and talk
- eat cereal in my bed- I know, could be a recipe for disaster!
- find silly reasons to run errands, shop, and get out
- wonder why I don't have more friends to invite over!
- notice cars outside more and watch them drive down the street
- think I hear knocking at the door, but no one is there.
- realize living alone isn't something that was meant for me...
I really enjoyed this post. It's interesting how we handle alone time. You've definitely inspired me today - do you mind if I steal this idea for a post? I personally love alone time and relate to several things on your list. But I DO miss the noise and patterns of our normal family time. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhen I have a day at home for a snow day I love the quiet. I rarely turn on the tv or radio. When my husband travels I find myself with the tv on all the time.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how our behavior does change when the house is so quiet. I happen to love the silence, only because it is so rare!
ReplyDeleteThere is something about this post I really like. Maybe it's because I see bits of myself there...but mostly I think it's because I can actually picture you there, doing those things. I hope you've found ways to enjoy the time alone too, but I can hear the longing in your writing for your family to be back soon!
ReplyDeleteI've also just read your slices from the past few days. I know you probably can figure out why I'm behind, but I want you to know that I do go back and read the ones I miss when the day runs out.