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Sep 8, 2010, 7:22:56 PM9/8/10
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7 Things I Love About Being Single
This morning, I woke up sprawled on top of my computer, which was
snuggled next to me in bed. This isn't unusual--while I try to get my
writing done at my desk, I sometimes do my best writing lying down
(I'm sure a psychoanalyst would have a field day with that one!)--and
late into the night.
I know, falling asleep cuddled next to a computer sounds sort of
depressing, but quite honestly, at this point in my life, while I'd
rather wake up to a man I love than the comp, I'm okay with it. Here
are the seven reasons why I'm loving living solo:
1. Creativity at mealtime--I'm trying a new thing where I only eat food
that's at home (as opposed to takeout) and since I skipped the grocery
store last week, pickings are slim in my apartment. Which is why the
other night, I had a PB&J&honey&banana slices & granola on top for
dinner--so gross but so good!
2. No volume control--No, not that way! I mean, I can have late night
phone conversations or watch TV until whenever, if I want. When I
lived with roommates and was dating a guy, I used to have to lock
myself in the bathroom and sit in the tub if we were having a late
night phone convo because our apartment had paper thin walls.
3. Plenty of dance party marathon opportunities--I was listening to
Pandora.com and a song (I won't tell you which one, you'll make fun of
me, but FINE, it was Summer of '69!) came on the radio and I could
totally rock out to it.
4. Space to practice awkward yoga poses--right now, it's my mini-goal
to do a decent crow position in yoga, so whenever I'm bored in my
apartment, I'll bust out that pose. I don't know if I would do that if
I was living with someone.
5. An always available party pad--I don't have to ask anyone if I want
to invite people over!
6. Ability to throw my clothes wherever I want. Unless people are
coming over, there's always a trail of sweaters and shoes from the
front door to my bedroom, and I'm fine with that.
7. The opportunity to let my creative imagination run wild--I had a
blast decorating this apartment, from buying cute furniture I like to
hanging framed Audrey Hepburn posters on one wall and weird modern art
on the other. I love that my apartment has a girlish, bohemian,
romantic vibe and totally feels like mine--and for now, I'm loving
that.
What about you? If you're single, are there things you love about
living solo?
l sprawl : (큰 대자로) 몸을 쭉 펴고 눕다 (앉다)
l snuggle : 달라붙다, 끌어안다
l psychoanalyst : 정신 분석 학자
l late[far] into the night : 밤늦도록
l PB & J : peanut butter and jelly sandwich의 축약어
l granola : 그라놀라 《납작 귀리(rolled oat)에 건포도나 황설탕을 섞은 아침 식사용 건강 식품》
l gross : (음식 등이) 거친, 조잡한
l rock out : 마음껏 즐기다
l bust out : 갑자기 ~하다
l pad : 《속어》 (자기가 살고 있는) 방, 하숙, 아파트, 집;(자기의) 침대
l have a blast : 즐거운 시간을 보내다
. . . And 7 Things I Really Hate About the Single Life
The other day, I wrote a post about the 7 things I love about being
single. And they're all true. But in the spirit of fairness--and so you
all don't think I'm this Pollyanna type person who loves going home
and rocking out in my empty apartment, here are the things that
really, seriously annoy me:
1. Waking up on top of my computer, mid-YouTube search for old SNL
clips starring Tina Fey. Self-explanatory. When you live by yourself,
you can sometimes get seriously--SERIOUSLY--distracted.
2. Having to deal with apartment issues on my own. This includes the
mouse I think is living in my closet. I heard scratching the other
night, and since it was 3am and I was exhausted and I watched way too
many movies with talking animals as a child, I actually found myself
talking to the closet door, trying to reason with it. Please, please
please go away, and I'll pretend you were never here. Please? I feel
like living with someone would probably inspire me to action.
3. Going solo to family gatherings. I like my family, but when I visit
my parents and sleep in the bed I've had since I was a kid, I feel
(and act) like a 13-year-old. When I have someone come with me, I'm
reminded that I'm an adult--and I actually enjoy being surrounded by
memories of my childhood more.
4. Not having someone during the day. I have some great friends who I
connect with during the work day, but I don't want to involve them in
the mundane dramas and problems that make up any 9 to 5 life. I love
how in a relationship your partner can really become your champion,
knowing the lay of the office almost as well as you do, and not caring
if you complain about the same thing all the time.
5. Sex. Or lack thereof. This is one that's really hard. Obviously,
there are things I can do to be proactive about that--and I do!--but the
magic wand (which I don't have) or the rabbit (which I do) is no
substitute for caring sex from a guy who you love.
6. Solitude. Sometimes it's a good thing, especially when I'm working,
but sometimes--especially when I'm working--I realize I haven't talked
to anyone in a 24-hour period. Not being in a relationship forces you
to be a little bit more proactive when it comes to socializing, and
when I'm working, calling or texting friends can be the first thing
that falls by the wayside.
7. Freaking myself out. The other night, I got a text about midnight
from one of my friends: Did you hear about the guy who was killed in
his apartment down the block from you? Oh my goodness. I did a quick
Google search on the story (which was actually a sad isolated incident
involving a spurned lover, I live in a really safe neighborhood!), but
that still didn't stop me from turning on all the lights and even
looking under the kitchen sink cabinets, in case any intruders were
hiding there. I texted this to my friend. Her response? An intruder
wouldn't hide under your cabinet, he'd hide under your bed. Not
helping.
So, the bottom line is, being single has its ups and downs. Would I
like to be in a loving, committed relationship? Of course. But right
now, I'm not, so instead of settling--or even actively looking--I'm just
dealing with the place I'm in right now. And overall, it's all right!
What about you? The worst thing about being single? I'd love to
commiserate!
l Pollyanna : 극단적인 낙천주의자
l Self-explanatory : 말이 필요 없는
l mundane : 평범한, 흔히 있는, 실제의
l thereof : <문어> 바로 그것의
l fall by the wayside : 중도 포기하다
l spurn : 퇴짜 놓다, 쫓아내다
l commiserate : 불쌍히 여기다, 동정하다
QUESTIONS
1. Do you live alone or live with any others like your parents
or roommate? If you live alone please tell us the story of your life
you're having these days. If not, please tell us the story of your
life you're having with your roommate or family members.
2. What do you think the good points if you live alone? If you
don't live alone, please tell us the good points in your guess.
3. What do you think the bad points if you live alone? If you
don't live alone, please tell us the bad points in your guess.
4. Have you ever had a party in your house with your friends? If
yes, please share your story with your table members.
5. What's your tip for shaking off the terrible feeling when you
feel alone?
6. In conclusion, which one do you prefer? Living alone as a
single or living with someone?
This morning, I woke up sprawled on top of my computer, which was
snuggled next to me in bed. This isn't unusual--while I try to get my
writing done at my desk, I sometimes do my best writing lying down
(I'm sure a psychoanalyst would have a field day with that one!)--and
late into the night.
I know, falling asleep cuddled next to a computer sounds sort of
depressing, but quite honestly, at this point in my life, while I'd
rather wake up to a man I love than the comp, I'm okay with it. Here
are the seven reasons why I'm loving living solo:
1. Creativity at mealtime--I'm trying a new thing where I only eat food
that's at home (as opposed to takeout) and since I skipped the grocery
store last week, pickings are slim in my apartment. Which is why the
other night, I had a PB&J&honey&banana slices & granola on top for
dinner--so gross but so good!
2. No volume control--No, not that way! I mean, I can have late night
phone conversations or watch TV until whenever, if I want. When I
lived with roommates and was dating a guy, I used to have to lock
myself in the bathroom and sit in the tub if we were having a late
night phone convo because our apartment had paper thin walls.
3. Plenty of dance party marathon opportunities--I was listening to
Pandora.com and a song (I won't tell you which one, you'll make fun of
me, but FINE, it was Summer of '69!) came on the radio and I could
totally rock out to it.
4. Space to practice awkward yoga poses--right now, it's my mini-goal
to do a decent crow position in yoga, so whenever I'm bored in my
apartment, I'll bust out that pose. I don't know if I would do that if
I was living with someone.
5. An always available party pad--I don't have to ask anyone if I want
to invite people over!
6. Ability to throw my clothes wherever I want. Unless people are
coming over, there's always a trail of sweaters and shoes from the
front door to my bedroom, and I'm fine with that.
7. The opportunity to let my creative imagination run wild--I had a
blast decorating this apartment, from buying cute furniture I like to
hanging framed Audrey Hepburn posters on one wall and weird modern art
on the other. I love that my apartment has a girlish, bohemian,
romantic vibe and totally feels like mine--and for now, I'm loving
that.
What about you? If you're single, are there things you love about
living solo?
l sprawl : (큰 대자로) 몸을 쭉 펴고 눕다 (앉다)
l snuggle : 달라붙다, 끌어안다
l psychoanalyst : 정신 분석 학자
l late[far] into the night : 밤늦도록
l PB & J : peanut butter and jelly sandwich의 축약어
l granola : 그라놀라 《납작 귀리(rolled oat)에 건포도나 황설탕을 섞은 아침 식사용 건강 식품》
l gross : (음식 등이) 거친, 조잡한
l rock out : 마음껏 즐기다
l bust out : 갑자기 ~하다
l pad : 《속어》 (자기가 살고 있는) 방, 하숙, 아파트, 집;(자기의) 침대
l have a blast : 즐거운 시간을 보내다
. . . And 7 Things I Really Hate About the Single Life
The other day, I wrote a post about the 7 things I love about being
single. And they're all true. But in the spirit of fairness--and so you
all don't think I'm this Pollyanna type person who loves going home
and rocking out in my empty apartment, here are the things that
really, seriously annoy me:
1. Waking up on top of my computer, mid-YouTube search for old SNL
clips starring Tina Fey. Self-explanatory. When you live by yourself,
you can sometimes get seriously--SERIOUSLY--distracted.
2. Having to deal with apartment issues on my own. This includes the
mouse I think is living in my closet. I heard scratching the other
night, and since it was 3am and I was exhausted and I watched way too
many movies with talking animals as a child, I actually found myself
talking to the closet door, trying to reason with it. Please, please
please go away, and I'll pretend you were never here. Please? I feel
like living with someone would probably inspire me to action.
3. Going solo to family gatherings. I like my family, but when I visit
my parents and sleep in the bed I've had since I was a kid, I feel
(and act) like a 13-year-old. When I have someone come with me, I'm
reminded that I'm an adult--and I actually enjoy being surrounded by
memories of my childhood more.
4. Not having someone during the day. I have some great friends who I
connect with during the work day, but I don't want to involve them in
the mundane dramas and problems that make up any 9 to 5 life. I love
how in a relationship your partner can really become your champion,
knowing the lay of the office almost as well as you do, and not caring
if you complain about the same thing all the time.
5. Sex. Or lack thereof. This is one that's really hard. Obviously,
there are things I can do to be proactive about that--and I do!--but the
magic wand (which I don't have) or the rabbit (which I do) is no
substitute for caring sex from a guy who you love.
6. Solitude. Sometimes it's a good thing, especially when I'm working,
but sometimes--especially when I'm working--I realize I haven't talked
to anyone in a 24-hour period. Not being in a relationship forces you
to be a little bit more proactive when it comes to socializing, and
when I'm working, calling or texting friends can be the first thing
that falls by the wayside.
7. Freaking myself out. The other night, I got a text about midnight
from one of my friends: Did you hear about the guy who was killed in
his apartment down the block from you? Oh my goodness. I did a quick
Google search on the story (which was actually a sad isolated incident
involving a spurned lover, I live in a really safe neighborhood!), but
that still didn't stop me from turning on all the lights and even
looking under the kitchen sink cabinets, in case any intruders were
hiding there. I texted this to my friend. Her response? An intruder
wouldn't hide under your cabinet, he'd hide under your bed. Not
helping.
So, the bottom line is, being single has its ups and downs. Would I
like to be in a loving, committed relationship? Of course. But right
now, I'm not, so instead of settling--or even actively looking--I'm just
dealing with the place I'm in right now. And overall, it's all right!
What about you? The worst thing about being single? I'd love to
commiserate!
l Pollyanna : 극단적인 낙천주의자
l Self-explanatory : 말이 필요 없는
l mundane : 평범한, 흔히 있는, 실제의
l thereof : <문어> 바로 그것의
l fall by the wayside : 중도 포기하다
l spurn : 퇴짜 놓다, 쫓아내다
l commiserate : 불쌍히 여기다, 동정하다
QUESTIONS
1. Do you live alone or live with any others like your parents
or roommate? If you live alone please tell us the story of your life
you're having these days. If not, please tell us the story of your
life you're having with your roommate or family members.
2. What do you think the good points if you live alone? If you
don't live alone, please tell us the good points in your guess.
3. What do you think the bad points if you live alone? If you
don't live alone, please tell us the bad points in your guess.
4. Have you ever had a party in your house with your friends? If
yes, please share your story with your table members.
5. What's your tip for shaking off the terrible feeling when you
feel alone?
6. In conclusion, which one do you prefer? Living alone as a
single or living with someone?
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