While some of us have spent the weekend lounging…
…Others have been diligently working.
This weekend marks the first in years that I can remember not stepping foot out of the house. Very unlike me, I’ve spent Saturday and Sunday AM holed up in my house, working away. The last of my freelance work is due Jan. 14, and so I’m in the thick of major video editing. Of course, I needed to have my daily bout of procrastination, and here it is–in blog form.
In my time spent solo, I’ve learned a few things:
1. Living alone can produce paranoia–especially if you’re choking on something. Something went down the “wrong tube” yesterday, and I spent the evening inducing vomiting and slugging down honey. Turns out my home remedies only made things worse. I’m pretty sure my throat’s been scratched.
2. Working out in little clothing reduces sweat. I’ve started this year off with a bang and joined the INSANITY! bandwagon. My first workout, though extremely fatigue producing, went well. It’s refreshing to work out in a sports bra and shorts, and no one around to give an eff. Here’s to not passing out on Day 2!
3. My cat is becoming an old man. The ever-handsome Scone doesn’t exhibit his sweetness of yesteryears. If anything, he’s getting crochety-er (if that’s even possible) and very erratic. He insists on being near me, but then proceeds to bite my hand. His 8th-or-9th birthday (his real age is unknown) is fast approaching, and I wonder if this is what old age does to a feline? Share your advice with me, please.
4. My hands are in need of something new. When this project is over, I must return to some crafting. It’s been an age since I’ve created something I loved. Me time, please!
What do you learn from time spent alone?
Oh my gosh, I had something go down the wrong tube last week and had the same kind of freak out of, “what the heck would I do if I was choking since I live alone?!” Kind of scary to think about. Too bad we can’t teach our cats the Heimlich.
Also – Insanity is crazy! I did a few of the dvds at work when I was in KC and they kicked my @ss. I’ll be excited to hear what you think of them! And agreed, working out mostly naked at home is amazing!
I’m not really sure what I’ve learned from time spent alone… maybe I’ve learned that I need to be nicer to myself, I need to compare myself to others less, and I need to be less of a procrastinator… and that despite those negative sounding things, I really do like the person I’ve become.
In doing a Google search, I learned you can give yourself the Heimlich by pressing your ribcage against a counter. Talk about painful. Though I’m not sure our cats would be any gentler
I’ll keep you posted on Insanity. I’m on Day 2, and my legs are screaming. I just figure doing something is better than nothing, and I needed a break from running!
I totally feel what you’ve written about living alone. I feel all those same ways!
Ooh rose your cat has years ahead of him yet ,all my cats reached 18 he still in his prime yet x x
Another 9 years of this curmudgeon? I guess I’ll keep him around..
Working from home alone, I feel the exact same way and have had the same thoughts about choking. It’s really freaky! I might have to look into this self-administered Heimlich maneuver. How exciting that you are doing Insanity – best of luck with it!
Lately (as in, over the past few days) I’ve been dedicating my “alone” time to personal writing, and I’ve learned that if I shut out all possible distractions, I am so much more productive. It sounds like common sense, but I’ve been using “distractions” (email, blogs, to-do lists, etc.) as excuses for not getting the writing I want done, done. It’s a lot easier to do that than to admit to myself that I’m scared my writing isn’t good enough. But I’m learning that forcing myself to shut everything out, if only for a couple hours a day, gets words on the page, and I find myself feeling much happier when I do. Even if it’s not perfect yet, it’s a lot more substantial than what I’ve created over the past few months.
Happy new year, Rose!
I am a culprit of the same productivity melt, Jenn. I start surfing the web – blogs, Facebook, Pinterest, and forget what I’m even working on to start with. Thanks for the reminder to be more present and shut out the distractions. Good luck to you in this new year!
Is he really an old man now? So much time has passed! He’s still my favorite cat (as “not a cat person”), I’ll have you know
. I learn the funniest things about myself when I spend extended amounts of time with only myself, and oftentimes think “oh my gosh, if anyone else were here right now they’d think I was so odd.” Good times 
Aw, you’re so sweet. Funny to think how long I’ve had Scone, huh? It’s our 5-year-anniversary together this month. Time flies! I can also totally relate to your “people-would-think-this-is-crazy” thing.
I work alone a lot out in the field and I’ve always been afraid I’d roll my truck and no one would know I’m missing! But I learn how lazy I am when I’m alone. It’s so hard for me to get motivated for anything!
I can’t wait to see what you think of insanity! I’m in my fourth week of my second round (well, after a six month break in between) and it still hurts sometimes, but such a great workout! And I agree, working out home alone means being able to exercise in very little!
My cat does the same thing, and she’s only three. Great, a life of being bitten by my crazy cat. But we love them, don’t we.
Cat ladies unite! I didn’t realize you were doing Insanity, too. I might be emailing you with some questions.
I want a grumpy cat
I can’t wait to get a pet. Scone looks like king of the roost.
Spending time alone really is educational. Working out in little clothing is a major benefit!
Sometimes I love spending time alone, doing what I want to do, staying in PJs the whole day. If it lasts too long though, it makes it hard to be around people.