A great read, Nancy. I'm definitely someone who prefers to do nothing on my own. But YES, you are so right. It's not about just sitting still, in the quiet, staring at a wall. It's "doing exactly what you want in the moment". This makes me think of what I did a few weeks ago when my partner was away. I put our tent up in the garden and pretty much chilled in there all weekend. I had the best time!
Also I adore the library. Perusing the shelves is another activity I very much love doing on my own.
Thanks so much for reading (and subscribing) Janelle. Your weekend in the tent sounds just the ticket ... and yes to the joys of browsing. There's something about places where you can be on your own, among strangers, that really replenishes me. Thus the solo cinema trips, too : )
I haven't been a member of a library since university and funnily enough, waiting for a friend today, to go for lunch, I realised I was standing opposite the beautiful library in my new town and vowed to join. Build in 1904 and still open, I need to get that long lost habit. Not that I don't have a tonne of books to read at home.
Oh Nighto, this makes my heart sing! I think your local library can be such a key to your community, especially when you're newly arrived - and even a short visit makes you feel more connected to the people who live around you. I hear you on the book pile issue, but somehow borrowing a few (with the accompanying deadline) has actually got me reading more often, and mor of the ones I have at home, too. Enjoy your newly minted card when you sign up! xx
A great read, Nancy. I'm definitely someone who prefers to do nothing on my own. But YES, you are so right. It's not about just sitting still, in the quiet, staring at a wall. It's "doing exactly what you want in the moment". This makes me think of what I did a few weeks ago when my partner was away. I put our tent up in the garden and pretty much chilled in there all weekend. I had the best time!
Also I adore the library. Perusing the shelves is another activity I very much love doing on my own.
Thanks so much for reading (and subscribing) Janelle. Your weekend in the tent sounds just the ticket ... and yes to the joys of browsing. There's something about places where you can be on your own, among strangers, that really replenishes me. Thus the solo cinema trips, too : )
I haven't been a member of a library since university and funnily enough, waiting for a friend today, to go for lunch, I realised I was standing opposite the beautiful library in my new town and vowed to join. Build in 1904 and still open, I need to get that long lost habit. Not that I don't have a tonne of books to read at home.
Oh Nighto, this makes my heart sing! I think your local library can be such a key to your community, especially when you're newly arrived - and even a short visit makes you feel more connected to the people who live around you. I hear you on the book pile issue, but somehow borrowing a few (with the accompanying deadline) has actually got me reading more often, and mor of the ones I have at home, too. Enjoy your newly minted card when you sign up! xx