Thought provoking article

I still have not bought an adapter for my new camera so my Vegas post is still on hold.

Hanging out with my Mister a lot lately. Enjoying him. A LOT.

We have some pretty intense conversations and one recently was about being alone. Although this was not always the case for me, I like being alone.

He subscribes to an email called the DailyOM. Interestingly, the day after our long, deep convo about *being alone*, the DailyOM sent him this e-mail:

All By Myself

When Isolation Is Ok
We all need time alone. Even those of us who are social butterflies need some time to ourselves. Solitude is necessary for meditation and quiet reflection. We also may choose to isolate ourselves when we are busy and need to meet a deadline. We may cherish time alone when we want to give ourselves over to art or music, lose ourselves in a good book, or delve into a personal project. Having time to ourselves allows us to focus completely on our yoga practice or get into the zone while running or strength training. Sometimes we need to be alone to simply do nothing but enjoy the sound of silence. Our alone time revitalizes and replenishes us, grounding us in our own company.

Yet, too much isolation, especially when our intention is to hide, withdraw, or not deal with the realities of our lives is not physically, mentally, or spiritually healthy. It is during moments like these when being in isolation takes us away from our lives, rather than enhancing it. If anything, too much isolation can create a buffer whereby we don’t have to deal with our problems. Sometimes, pushing ourselves to deal with our issues and be in our lives, rather than isolate, is one of the best gifts we can give to ourselves.

Also, just as it is important for us to have our "alone" time, we need to remember that as human beings, we are by nature social creatures that thrive on human contact. Our lives cannot occur in a vacuum, and we cannot fully live in this world without interacting with others. Consider using isolation as time spent for rest, reinvigoration, and personal growth. Isolation can then not only empower you, but it can allow you to return to your work and your relationships restored and ready for life.


Love it! After being *alone* for 3 years, I am comfortable in my own skin. I completely enjoy my own company and don't feel at all lonely during this time.

Mr. J, on the other hand, doesn't like to be alone. I'm not sure if it's because he is going through a tough time now or is this his make up. Statistically, after a break-up, men are back in a relationship in 1-3 years. Women, 3-6 years.

Interesting.

Super Sunday and Travel Talk.

Super Sunday! I love the weekends that I wake up when I want. Lying in bed until I want to get up. I am not a morning person so I savory these days that are rare.

Ran with Sophie and then it was lunch with VIP. Chinese as usual but, I love it. I actually prefer Chinese over all other foods now. Maybe I was Chinese in my previous life:)

Shopping for homes is usually what we do on the weekend. Not for "us" but for VIP. We use to be "we" but now we are two "I's".
It really started me thinking of the future of I that is known as me. Where will I be when the key people in my life are no longer around? I need to make a serious decision or find myself in two years exactly where I was three years ago. I. can't. let. that. happen.

And just like that, I snap out out of pondering the serious to pondering a vacation. Yep. Much easier to ignore the obvious sometimes.
China was on the top of list. Yummy food, spectacular sites and one long ass flight! Maybe I should explore America a little more:)