Don was in town for a few weeks and we had the best time! We hung out with each other, ate amazing food and even went on a weekend trip to Bangkok. But all good things have an end, my baby had to return to Australia for work. So, it's back to single but in a relationship life. Back to doing things solo. I have no problem doing things alone. It may feel a little weird to be having a meal or doing something solo (like doing a day trip) but it's actually very gratifying. There is nothing wrong with hanging out on your own rather than choosing not to go out with your friends on the weekends. Having a few hours or a whole day to yourself once in a while to recharge and spend some time to get to know yourself can be good for your soul. Being independent and learning to love being in your own company, especially when you are in a long distance relationship can tremendously help your relationship, here are six things you can do by yourself.
This is my favourite past time. I spend a good amount of time binge watching TV series, documentaries and movies on Netflix. Watching Netflix gives me a sense of comfort and safety. Gosh, I sound like a Netflix addict. Cosying up on my bed, with my cat, my favourite PJ and teddy next to me. Love it. I am currently loving Bloodline and Mysteries at the Museum Collection. If you have any recommendation of good TV series to binge watch, let me know in the comments below!
02 Exercise
I like to exercise alone in a group class. There is nothing more I enjoy (in fitness terms) than going to yoga or a Crossfit class alone. I feel like when you exercise with a friend, there's this unwritten or unsaid competition to see who is better. Who has better form, who is stronger, who can do poses correctly, etc. Going to classes alone, I get to focus on myself and work out at my own pace.
I like shopping with Don and my girlfriends, but I prefer shopping alone. I can take my time and try on things without anyone pressing me for time or commenting on my choices. Retail therapy, if you haven't heard is a wonderful thing.
04 Reading
I am forcing myself to read more, so whenever I have a few hours to spare. I switch off all screens and curl up on my bed with my book. I miss that feeling when you get fully engrossed in a good book. It doesn't have to be a novel. You can have me time with a magazine or a recipe book to get you to try new food.
05 People watch
Me being a coffee lover. I usually set up shop at one of my favourite cafes during the weekends to do some 'work' but really, it's just an excuse for me to drink coffee and people watch. There are so many interesting characters walking in and out of the cafe. You can put your Sherlock Holmes hat and analyse people around you!
06 Solo Trip
I have not this YET, but would love to do this in the near future. Go on a solo trip! Maybe I'll start with a staycation at an Airbnb in another state or check in a fancy hotel in the city.
Above are 6 things you can do by yourself when you are in a long distance relationship. I might add more in the near future when I find more things to do by myself. If you have any ideas of things to do by yourself, I would love to hear from you! Do comment below.
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