I didn't go home a couple of Saturdays ago. Well, it's no secret that I am an extrovert. I enjoy being around and with people yet there are moments when I crave for some quiet and peaceful time, alone. It is not something that I often get unless I impose it, which I did a couple of weeks ago. Sure, I like to hang with my friends, share stories, and catch up. I'm fond of night caps and late weeknights with colleagues. I dig long breakfasts. Yet three weeks ago, I had way too much of un-wanted chaos and noise. It did drain the energy out of me. I reached this point wherein I simply longed to take a break that sort of "people-fasting", to shut down, and just itched for everything to go on a complete halt.

Of course - these things don't happen with a snap of a finger so the choice to not go home for a couple of days was a good one. No one knew where I was. There were no traces of me in social media for at least a good 2 days, but really, I was just in the city. But I tell you, that one selfish moment that I yearned brought me solitude. It may have been for just a few days, but it was glorious. And now, I promised myself to carve out mandatory weekly or if I'm lucky enough, daily me-time hours.
If you're curious » »» »»» nope, I didn't do anything out-of-this-world, but I was tempted to travel solo somewhere but I knew it would be 'bitin'. Being the responsible human being that I am, I can't just leave work and YOLO away... that would be super fun though.Ü My Mom thinks otherwise. I did little, me-time stuff and I liked it. I won't be surprised if I find myself booking a flight and going somewhere, alone. This is something that I have been wanting to do for the longest time, but I guess I'm just scared to do it. However, taking inspiration from my word of the year — courage, it may just happen one of these days.
I came across Think Simple Now and I love how they described alone-time as something beautiful and healthy. We all know how others frown upon solitude because most people think that it's lonely. That's just one way to look at it. Here's a snippet from Think Simple Now's article.
"There is a power in being able to find contentment in solitude. Bacon ( Francis Bacon ), wasn't far off when he ascribed god-like powers to the people who can enjoy solitude. If you are able to be happy alone, then even in the emptiest times in life you can find peace and even joy. I'm not suggesting solitude is better than being with people. Simply that it’s impossible to completely avoid aloneness in life, so it’s worth having a strategy to find joy in those moments. Enjoying solitude can also give you an independence that makes you less desperate with friends and less likely to cling onto lousy relationships."
P had his solitude, unplugged moment too. He went on this tour slash trek to one of the mountains here in the Philippines. He went with this group wherein he didn't know anyone. While there's a part of me that felt that I should have been with him climbing that mountain, I just could not get myself to be a clingy and demanding person. That was his much-needed, sacred me-time. If situations were reversed, I'd want him to respect my time alone, too.Ü Anyways he came back re-charged and all jazzed up.
Have you ever craved for me-time? What things do you enjoy doing alone? I like taking long walks. I can also spend days worth learning how to do make-up ( from YouTube, of course ), but next month or next next month, I'm gonna try to squeeze in taking make-up lessons. Peace + Love + Good Vibes. RUSS.
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Things I Love Sundays: Making 2017 Count

Of course - these things don't happen with a snap of a finger so the choice to not go home for a couple of days was a good one. No one knew where I was. There were no traces of me in social media for at least a good 2 days, but really, I was just in the city. But I tell you, that one selfish moment that I yearned brought me solitude. It may have been for just a few days, but it was glorious. And now, I promised myself to carve out mandatory weekly or if I'm lucky enough, daily me-time hours.
If you're curious » »» »»» nope, I didn't do anything out-of-this-world, but I was tempted to travel solo somewhere but I knew it would be 'bitin'. Being the responsible human being that I am, I can't just leave work and YOLO away... that would be super fun though.Ü My Mom thinks otherwise. I did little, me-time stuff and I liked it. I won't be surprised if I find myself booking a flight and going somewhere, alone. This is something that I have been wanting to do for the longest time, but I guess I'm just scared to do it. However, taking inspiration from my word of the year — courage, it may just happen one of these days.

"There is a power in being able to find contentment in solitude. Bacon ( Francis Bacon ), wasn't far off when he ascribed god-like powers to the people who can enjoy solitude. If you are able to be happy alone, then even in the emptiest times in life you can find peace and even joy. I'm not suggesting solitude is better than being with people. Simply that it’s impossible to completely avoid aloneness in life, so it’s worth having a strategy to find joy in those moments. Enjoying solitude can also give you an independence that makes you less desperate with friends and less likely to cling onto lousy relationships."
P had his solitude, unplugged moment too. He went on this tour slash trek to one of the mountains here in the Philippines. He went with this group wherein he didn't know anyone. While there's a part of me that felt that I should have been with him climbing that mountain, I just could not get myself to be a clingy and demanding person. That was his much-needed, sacred me-time. If situations were reversed, I'd want him to respect my time alone, too.Ü Anyways he came back re-charged and all jazzed up.
Have you ever craved for me-time? What things do you enjoy doing alone? I like taking long walks. I can also spend days worth learning how to do make-up ( from YouTube, of course ), but next month or next next month, I'm gonna try to squeeze in taking make-up lessons. Peace + Love + Good Vibes. RUSS.
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Things I Love Sundays: Making 2017 Count
65 comments:
At times solitude is bliss! Once in a while we need it. There have been some Sundays when I sat home all day, watched youtube videos, cooked and ate some simple food and its just perfect!
I really like to unplug at least once a week. Sunday is family day. So I enjoy a quiet midweek day for myself, usually a Thursday.
I have to agree on the power of solitude. You can really reflect on so many things and put in perspective.
I can definitely relate to this. Instead of wanting to go out every Sunday I actually just want to chill at home nowadays and stay away from my everyday life :O
I loved this post! I always feel so guilty when I say I need my alone time, or turn down visiting friends/family just to spend time by myself, but I think we all need time to recharge and be alone. It's so important!
I am also an extrovert person, but I made sure to spend some quite time alone for reflections and be at peace with my Creator :)
I think this is awesome. Everyone needs a me-time. I really enjoy times alone even if I'm not doing anything special, because I get to sit back and relax and not mind anyone else but me.
My me-time usually ends up being a matinee movie and a window-shopping walk. Then I'll grab a late lunch by myself. I think it's important to enjoy your own company. =)
I love quite -me- time. My me time is sitting on the sofa and reading a book. xx
I think it is always great to have some alone time. Sometimes, peace and quiet is needed in order to clear our minds and just have a break and some moments of peace and quiet.
Ah! The sweet sound of silence. I love me time and sundays, thank God are just perfect. I'm back from church and I have luncch, then I lie down, take a nap and when I wake up, I just drift off in thought. When I come back, everything then makes sense.
I love me some down time on Sundays. I usually plan my week on Sundays, but it's good to take a little time to just relax.
As an introvert I absolutely have to have my me time to recharge every once in a while. Courage can be difficult sometimes. I have struggled with it for years, but I have really been working on pushing myself out of my comfort zone a lot in recent years. So far it has been rewarding. I hope you take that flight and enjoy it :)
A big yes for Me-time for me! It energizes me to face the world again...Pampering massage or facial would be a great Me-time for me.
I never had a me-time for so long. Honestly,I need an escape plan for friends, family, relatives and officemates. Still struggling on how it will happen this weekend.
Me-time is so important. I like to spend time on my own with my own thoughts and I find that it really de-stresses me! I like to walk with a podcast - that's my alone time!
You can always travel on the weekends to close destinations... I really travelled 52 weekends in a row before I broke the chains of work...
I like keeping busy and being sociable, but yes, I definitely crave the quiet and solitude too. Especially during the after school chaos, lol!
I guess everyone need to get away from the people once in a while so that we can sort out our thoughts... For me, I do this frequently by walking a few train stops instead of just taking the train. I wish I had more motivation to get in touch with Mother Nature and do some walks at the Gardens~
I treasure my moments of solitude. I even have nostalgic memories of me being on my own and in my thoughts from years ago, haha. That's how seldom I get to have time for myself nowadays.
Alone time is so important to refresh and re-group yourself from kids and husband. It helps you stay on track to being your best and yes I feel guilty saying I need this time too.
I need alone time at least once a day. it really helps me clear my head and decompress.
I do have times when i love being alone, sometimes I just want to curl up and read or have a nice bath or just be quiet.
Peace and quiet, not answering phone or computer. Lounging in pj's all day. Reading a book and soaking in the tub. Better than a weekend get away .
I'm the opposite! I don't like leaving home much, but when I do I am usually fine. It's just that I would much rather be home in my pjs!
I love me time! Normally I just read a book, and I'm good to go. Sometimes I like to go to the store by myself. That's also amazing.
I love my me time. I don't completely disappear, tho. I just go away to for a few hours, alone, to recharge.
This is so important. I do not always find me-time, but I do try! I love to be able to get out for a run or even to go to see a movie!
I get a lot of alone time as I work from home, but I still feel guilty. Even thought it is work it is still relaxing.
Taking time for yourself is really important! I'm glad you were able to get that time. :) I'm mostly an extrovert, I like to be out and about among people, but I definitely need a little downtime as well!
Yes to so much of this. Sometimes I really need to find the place to gain some inner strength to recharge and regain my focus. I think I'm way over due at the moment.
I don't have time for alone time right now, but maybe one day I will again. I like the Bacon quote - I used to travel by myself a lot, just because, and people would say things like "how brave." So many people really can't handle being alone, but it can be so great!
I must say i carve me-time all the time but now I am thinking I am getting too used it and need to start socialising again like normal people
I love carving out me time. I try to travel alone every so often to reset myself and get some solitude.
Now that I'm married, I do crave me-time more often. I feel bombarded when I get home from work and have to start dinner or run errands.
I need alone time with a full house (4 kids from 18-3) it can get crazy. I need those times to regroup and refresh. I tell my family trust me this is is not only for my well being but yours too LOL..
I am one of those people who is usually in bed at 9. That's because I need o be alone. I like to be with friends but then I'm ready to go home too.
There is definitely something powerful about taking time to be alone for a while. I have friends who thinks it's totally weird that I like being alone so much.
I'm an extrovert as well but sometimes I just need alone time. It is so refreshing.
I'm with you times a thousand on the need for occasional solitude. I've been know to unplug for days myself and refrain from anything that requires me to put on actual pants! lol It's what keeps me sane.
Some alone time is what I really need. Not a few minutes, or a few hours. I need a full day of alone time. There are so many things that are made known to someone who is alone with themselves. I wish I could have this luxury soon. It is much, much needed.
Your completely right, as much as I love being around other people it can be draining so I love to carve out some me time. Glad you enjoyed yours x
I love Sundays just because I play with my kids.I like taking long walks while I am alone. Your story a bit similar with mine Russ .. Thanks for sharing what you love doing in Sundays !!
Great post. Taking time out and having 'me' time is refreshing. Traveling solo is also very empowering, as you are already aware.
My quiet time is in the yard these days. Hence, I am at more peace and one with the universe during the warmer months than i am during winter.
Im an extrovert but too much energy will make you go into solicitude. I have to go into solitude to recharge.
I try to make Saturday my do nothing, unplug, do anything I want kind of day. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't
Sunday quiet time is my favorite as well. I love to curl up and get lost in a good book!
As a busy Mommy, my alone time and me moments are few and far between right now. This means that I savor them all the more when I am able to carve out that time just for me. I think we all need to have that time in solitude every now and then.
I think it's great to step away from world as you know it for a little while, to disconnect. I'm glad you got this chance.
This is a great reminder to unplug and spend time as a family. I work so much and am always on the go so it is hard for me to unplug! I need to, though!
Having some alone time is the best way to maintain my sanity. The world is getting so crazy, working to make a living leaves little to no time at all for meditation and solitude. Your article is so spot on. Spending time away from it all is like therapy.
Having quiet time or me time is important. It's part of self-care—something I discovered I am horrible with in the last year or so. I now have me time five days per week at the gym. I get me time, quiet time, and I am making healthy changes. If I want to be quiet and reflect, I can do this on a treadmill, elliptical, or bike. If I put in headphones, I don't have to worry about anyone talking to me or getting distracted by what is going on around me. It's nice to have a break from everything and everyone from time to time.
Yes it is true. In the solitude time a person get to know his or her inner power and then come out with the best inside him.
I am an introvert and I love solitude. I enjoy quiet moments and panic with big groups.
I think solitude is very important to finding peace within ourselves and knowing who we are. It helps us center our thoughts and find what we really want. I love to sit by myself and read or go for a run. Moments like that help me put everything into perspective.
It is so important to be able to be ok with alone time. And it's also important to unplug from the universe every now and then and just be. That's great that you were able to do this.
I always need a personal space or quality time with myself. I enjoy the calm, relaxing time of just reading a book or watching some movie.
I do crave me time. Usually on Monday mornings. The weekend everyone is home and while I just love family time, I do like being able to relax and collect my thoughts.
Alone or quiet time is necessary to recharge. It IS a beautiful thing and can be very useful in dealing with various things.
With four kids, I am always looking for a little quiet time to myself and I love it. It is always nice to be around family, but I need the quiet for my sanity.
I love traveling alone, it's so important to carve out that me-time. I need to be away from people and daily life in general once in a while so I can recharge my batteries.
We all need a time for ourselves. It's important that we have this, for growth and for some peace of mind too. I think its a great way to unwind and allow yourself to think as well.
Quiet time is SO important! It helps me stay sane, haha! Love this - getting time to do things for yourself is important too.
Im an introvert so lots of quiet time is needed to maintain my sanity! Especially with two toddlers, I need all the quiet time I can get!
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