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This weekend I took two very long walks.  I love walking and these walks were at a great time when the tide of the bay was out.  Beautiful scenery to watch the birds picking through the silt for food, etc.
 
But!
 
My stupid brain also took advantage of the fact that I wasn't hooked into the computer or TV to work me over.  I made the fatal mistake of listening to my iPod as I walked, and my brain turned evey song I listened to into an opportunity to point out my faults.
 
I really need to do something about that brain.  I may have a couple of drinks and kill a few brain cells just to get even! lol
 
It did however cause me to question what motivates my life.  I usually avoid those kinds of questions because I don't like the answers I give myself.  I don't like to admit that the fear of being alone has any role in my life.  I want to think I'm pretty good at entertaining myself and that I like my own company just fine.  But I'm honest. 
 
I think we all fear being alone.  It is a bigger part of some people's life than others.  There are few rare exceptions to this.  I am thinking that the sooner I face up to the fact that it's okay to not want to be alone that I will have an easier time being alone.
 
That's pretty much it for my weekend.


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  • fragglesrock said on Nov 02, 2009....
    I just want to give you a hug...
     
    It's true, not many people want to be alone.  We were modeled to be with another human being. It's completely ok to admit that you don't want to be alone. I get what your saying about not being plugged into something and letting your brain take over. It is better to face it than to try and bury it...
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    frags - I don't think us humans were designed to be alone either, but sadly we usually are for at least periods of our life.
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    We are all alone from time to time. This gives you the chance to love yourself.
    You have a daughter, so you are never really alone!
  • Hegemone said on Nov 02, 2009....
    Well, while your brain has a funny way of doing it, I suppose it did lead you to some pretty good ideas anyhow.  Hope maybe by now you're feeling a little better about this whole thing.  (((HUGS)))
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    mixed - I did consider my children when I was overthinking this issue.  They are always there, but they also are just starting to have lives of their own.
     
    Hege - a little better.  The big issue remains unresolved, but I don't mind doing some work on it.
  • Twylarants said on Nov 02, 2009....
    Stupid brains...they'll get you into trouble every time, Uni.
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    I understand the feeling of kids moving on down the line, and leaving us behind.
    You will not be "anone" for long anyway.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    mixed - not so much being left behind, but you're not allowed to hold their hand so to speak.  You need to give them space to make their own way.
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    OMG! You are so right!
    But someday soon when you least expect it true love will come ah knockin at the door!
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    Twirlie - not sure how I missed you!  yes, brains are nothing but trouble ;)
     
    mixed - I hope so.
  • MissMimi said on Nov 02, 2009....
    It's absolutely okay to acknowledge that you don't want to be alone.  It's not a weakness.  Looking at it from my own side of the fence, it's also damn hard to be "not alone" with the wrong person. 

    The right someone will come along, I just know it -- but the waiting is hard.  {{{hugs}}}  You deserve someone as special as you are.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    MMM - I'm sure you're right about it not being a weakness, but it just feels that way sometimes.  Then I have to put my big girl panties on and deal with it!
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    The one thing that I'm sure that we bothe hate is watching happy couples walking hand in hand on the beach and knowing no hand is there to hold ours!
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    mixed - Gawwww! I will admit, it annoys the shit out of me to see couples walking and holding hands when I don't have a hand to hold.
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    U.I- at least I don't feel all alone anymore when I see that!
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    mixed - it makes me feel more alone
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    u.i- Of all people you will not be alone for long!
     
  • Lucytorial said on Nov 02, 2009....
    I'd most certainly want company although I don't think I'd need it which is a strange thing to say.  I enjoy solarity yet, its the simple things that make me thankful for having a companion.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    Lu - it is the simple things that make having a companion nice.  Someone to share your day with, someone to snuggle up with in the morning, someone to call if you get a flat tire, a hand to hold when you go walking, ....
  • cuppajava said on Nov 02, 2009....
    As much as I enjoy the company of another,I also am used to and enjoy solitude.I guess I have just become immune to the negative side of it over the years.You have been in relationships before - I think the question that you need to ask yourself is whether its companionship,in having someone around,without the romantic connection - or an actual relationship that involves the heart and everything that goes with it- good and bad.
    But I guess you can look at it from either way. I have found alot of people always say that their 'clock' is ticking and their time is running out - I dont believe in that kind of philosophy.
    Time can be a really cruel bitch when it wants to be.It dictates everything.The how and the when and the why.What we are merely doing is taking advantage of an oppurtunity that has been provided for us,and making the best of it and making it last.Sometime it lasts and sometimes it doesnt.
    I know that I may sound like I am rambling - but its still Monday here - 10 05pm,and there Lucy is sitting watching the sun rise......I digress
    I hope at least some of what I have said makes sense.
    I know all about letting the brain take over,it happens everytime I go road running.The trick is to stay rational and stay connected.Things will happen when they are supposed to - as long as you let them.
    Make sense?
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    cj - I'm at a stage of my life where the companionship has to be equally as good as the fireworks.  I've had my children, so no biological time clocks are involved thank goodness!  If I had to choose between companionship and romantic involvement I'd lean toward the companionship.  I mean, our minds far outlast our bodies these days and sitting next to someone who couldn't keep up their end of the conversation would kill me.  As for that run away mind ..... I'm going to reload my iPod with music that will at least keep me from going too far amuck! ;) 
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    Not everyone is meant to be with someone all of the time. I feel that most of os want to be though. It's a human thing! Going it alone gets boring. I try not to surround myself with myself.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    mixed - I've considered that possibility.  I gues I'll find out if I'm meant to be with someone or not.
  • mixednuts said on Nov 02, 2009....
    Just that feeling of being special to one person can go a very long way. Even walking down the beach ,holding hands, and talking to a person who you feel understands how you feel....... really counts.
  • hairbrushedhubby said on Nov 02, 2009....
    Everyone has lonely times in their lives, but keep optimistic, your knight in shining armour will turn up soon, I'm sure of it.
    As for the brai thing, my wife says I spend most of the time sitting on mine. Whatever can she mean?
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    HBH - oh, I've given up on knights in shining armour.  I'd settle for a man in clothes. lol  I'm going to take the fifth on the wifey comment.
  • wombat said on Nov 02, 2009....

    I am not sure, but I think the trick is to learn to be alone by yourself, beside someone if they happen to be there.  If not, then you still have a whole person. 

  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    wombie - yes, I've heard the same.  Now if everyone would just stop looking at me like I'm a crazy woman just because I'm arguing with myself ......
  • woman said on Nov 02, 2009....
    I think wombat is right on. You are an interesting, attractive, and intelligent woman. Be strong and be patient.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2009....
    woman - there you go with that "p" word.  Blech!
  • scipio said on Nov 03, 2009....
    Being alone is a state of mind. Even with people around you may be all alone - if no one talks or listens to you. Or you may not necessarily enjoy other peoples company which you may  sometimes you have to endure. Even I am alone - but stay busy with hobbies like listening music or reading or cooking or doing anything to keep your mind occupied.   As the saying goes " if you do not enjoy your own company - do not inflict it on others.'     Ha! Ha!
  • abbonzai said on Nov 03, 2009....
    don't stress for this!
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  • uniquely-ironic said on Nov 03, 2009....
    scipio - I actually do like my own company, but just not all the time.
     
    abbonzai - harder to not stress than it seem it should be

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