Tag Archives: solitude

Not Into Parties or Clubbing

Posted on September 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I am terribly awkward and self conscious. Never been into parties or clubbing where I didn’t already know and was comfortable with everyone there. I prefer one on one meetings over tea with someone I know and like, rather than … Continue reading →

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Mid-Life: 10 Things about Me that have Changed As I Get Older

Posted on January 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just another personal post that I need to write today on 12.1.12. One of those days when my blog becomes my diary. 1. I like being a hermit. I don’t have a need to be popular and solo can be … Continue reading →

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Today I Watched a Movie Alone For the First Time

Posted on January 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Well technically it was the second time, but it felt like a first to me. The first time was in 1999 and the movie was ‘Cruel Intentions’ and I was actually just killing time while waiting for a friend. I … Continue reading →

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Loving Solitude and Silence

Posted on December 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

I used to be a very sociable person in my twenties. Going to noisy clubs with the music on full blast seemed exciting and fun. It was a new life experience. Since then, big life changing moments and growing older, … Continue reading →

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Society is Afraid of Alone

Posted on August 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

I think this poem translated into a film is just beautiful and meditative. The poet is Tanya Davis. Watching the little clip made me feel so much more relaxed and for a moment, no longer constrained under the glare of … Continue reading →

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