Doing things alone

[Gigantic]

What is everyone's thoughts on going for long walks alone?

I was walking with a female friend not long ago and she says that she never walks alone (which in itself I could probably understand) but I know a few other people who just couldn't handle walking for ages by themselves.

About once a month I usually take long walks on the weekends, walking up to 4-5 hours in the afternoon with nothing but my iPod and a backpack for food and water. i find it so relaxing and refreshing to get out of the house, enjoy some sun and take a look at the scenery by the river. The endorphins (or whatever they're called) that your brain releases from walking can often change your mood completely if you are feeling down.

Same thing as going for a run to be honest. I go for a long walk along the lake, through reserves and national parks alone quite a lot.

 

[Shell]

If nobody is in the cinema does the movie still play? I guess it's all automated now.

When I worked at a cinema, yes.

 

[crownie]

went to America for 6 weeks on my own with tinder on my phone.

never again...

 

[the_interloper]

I'm an hour early for a meeting so i'm sitting on Bigfooty alone waiting in the foyer.

 

[Leper]

I travel a lot on business and whilst I can understand the insecurities people talk of regarding doing certain things alone (and admittedly I had these myself at a younger age), I've learnt not to give a shit about what other people think. Why should you care?

I travel to Perth a fair bit lately and whilst I have a few friends there (and work colleagues), they too have their own lives so aren't always up for a beer (plus, on the latter, I'm happy to not be talking work all the time anyway). If it's a nice Sunday afternoon and I've got work to do (work stuff or personal stuff), I'd rather set up my laptop in a beer garden and get my stuff done over a few pints than couped up in an apartment.

I can relate to the person who mentioned losing your seat if you go for a piss though - has happened to me a few times!

 

[revival_mode]

done a bit of travelling on my own and enjoyed it.
have also been down to a fair few gigs in the city by myself which I don't mind. cant talk while the bands are on and in between sets just go have a beer. footy works too.
nothing wrong with eating alone either... just wouldn't go anywhere too fancy personally.

have found that it's much easier in the city to do this stuff though. at home in the country no one does anything by themselves and you definitely get people that must think you're a total weirdo.

 

[SwampCreature]

learnt not to give a shit about what other people think.

Not even half your lecture?

 

[Sir James Sober]

Same thing as going for a run to be honest. I go for a long walk along the lake, through reserves and national parks alone quite a lot.

But as a Liverpool supporter i thought you would never walk alone?

 

[Gough]

I went to a Kris Kristoffersen

But as a Liverpool supporter i thought you would never walk alone?

Or buy The Sun.

 

[rocker_oz33]

But as a Liverpool supporter i thought you would never walk alone?

I woundnt walk alone in Liverpool at night.
.

 

[tangolikelama]

Travelling solo is amazing and a eye opener imo, going with friends can be just as good but gets tiresome. Currently planning on going solo and riding a scooter from Saigon to Hanoi, also buying a 4wd just so I can go and explore this amazing country of ours. Do what you want, obviously certain things are better with mates, but if they don't want to don't let that stop you going and doing your thing. Can't fathom why some of you are so strange about going to a gig by yourself? Your in a room full of people who share something in common, easiest way to strike up convo.

 

[scotslad]

went to America for 6 weeks on my own with tinder on my phone.

never again...

What kind of people did you meet?

 

[Cruyff14]

Walking alone is therapeutic.

 

[GreyCrow]

I'm insecure about heading out on my own, but that makes me the weirdo. I like shopping on my own but don't go out to eat or to the movies solo.

The same here. Can walk and go to the football or for a coffee alone but the movies and ''dining out'' alone just seems a bridge too far.

 

[GreyCrow]

Actually I will go the footy by myself if I have to. I am meant to sit with my brother, but sometimes he won't be able to come for various reasons.

I wouldn't like to do it all the time, but it's okay sometimes.

Same. My brother has a 3 game membership and I have a full 11. I will go with him or shout him a GA ticket every now and then. Or a mate will come along. If not I am going anyway. If its alone then that's how it is.

 

[Silent Alarm]

Who doesn't walk alone?!

I love going to the footy alone. I'm an AFL Member and I used to live a good 20 minute walk to the 'G and a 35 minute walk to Etihad, and quite often I'd spend a Sunday hungover watching the Kangaroos play Port or check out some shit-kicking teams to fill in time. I was unemployed but I still think it's a great way to fill in time. If your mates are in the suburbs and not members, paying $25 and four hours to watch Hawthorn v West Coast might not be too alluring, so who cares? I don't think I'd ever pay the $18 conceshy to get in unless it was a Freo game but not once have I felt weird.

Of course I've been to games with mates and there's nothing better than revelling in a random team's good win with a mate who follows that club, or having someone to just chat to when you're a group of neutrals, but the experience is equal either ways. Both have their good parts... never have their bad.

It's so relaxing spreading you feet over the seat in front, taking in the sun, watching the footy. They are some of the nicer moments of my life.

 

[crownie]

What kind of people did you meet?

girls, great app to have on your phone when travelling solo.

 

[freddy mercury]

I do a lot on my own. I much rather my own company than mates around 75 percent of the time. I go to the movies, footy, gigs, cricket ect. I think its cos i hate waiting on people and if theyre ready or not to leave or do something.

Ex missus used to take 1hr to get ready to go anywhere, probably why shes an ex and why i do things alone.
One time we were going out for drinks with her mates for a bday, i was annoyed at her cos she took her time getting ready. I said **** this, ill drink half a slab before youre ready, no you wont, ill be another 20 mins, challenge accepted, got blind drunk and didnt end up going, two days later we broke up, happy days.

 

[scotslad]

girls, great app to have on your phone when travelling solo.

But you did say never again so assumed that you might some bunny boilers, lol,

 

[crownie]

But you did say never again so assumed that you might some bunny boilers, lol,

i was being sarcastic.

 

[GreyCrow]

Ex missus used to take 1hr to get ready to go anywhere, probably why shes an ex and why i do things alone.

1 hour? Gee that's quick. 3 hours was a minimum for mine.

 

[Billy ray]

6 years on, wonder if anyone's views and habits have changed

i do lots alone. walks, morning or afternoon/evening, podcast on or stream radio -about to walk now actually

i go footy alone now - my kids have lost interest (sigh), well my eldest is working so cant go to games anymore, so i now go to suns games by myself, which includes a 30 min walk from the train station to the ground, and then the game itself - doesnt bother me in the slightest, usually on teh walk there is another game on i have n my earphones, and then the game itself i will have the commentary on.

ive travelled alone in 2017(kakadu - on a small tour group of 12 and all were solo travellers) 2018 (nz), 2019 (nz again)and early 2020 (thailand.malaysia)

movies - yep, saw top gun alone when i was up at sunny coast a few weeks back and it was a wet afternoon/evening (was only 10 of us in the cinema, 2 couples and 6 solos)

 

[kickazz]

I go to the footy alone a bit more now, my old regular crew don't really go any more. Still occasionally catch up with somebody for a drink at the game (they are in reserved seat section) or go along with a friend too.

If I go alone I'll take a radio to listen to the commentary, and post game on the walk back to the car / train.

Still go to many movies alone, often on a weekday with hardly anyone else in the theatre. Yet to find the holy grail of being the only one in there though. It's a bit of a life goal.

 

[Engimal v3]

I almost always go to the footy alone. Maybe 1 game a year I will bring my girlfriend and maybe do another with a mate who's a Bombers supporter.

 

[Cruyff14]

I like walking alone.