Space or Loner?
Is it a bad thing to be alone? Not alone as in not having a partner or friends, but physically being alone at times. I have heard people say that every time they go out to the grocery store they need someone with them. They will call up people to see if anyone wants to come with. To me, for the past few years it seems as if it is the norm to always be with someone, and if you are not, then you are emo or depressed. Maybe it has been like this, or maybe it is because for the past four year I have been at a high school here in the States and teenagers are going through some separation anxiety or some image problems. Is a person viewed as a loner if they go shopping alone? What does our society say is ok?
I was always ashamed to go shopping alone. When I think of it, I am not sure what I was ashamed of. Being judged? By who? Kids at my high school? Maybe it took getting away from them for me to realize that I do not care what they think. I know I am not a loner. I am very much loved by my family, friends and boyfriend, and especially by my sister Madeleine. I realized being alone is not a bad thing. Coming to college away from home has given me a lot of alone time, especially considering my boyfriend is close to 200 miles (322 km) away! Now every time I go out shopping or run errands, I prefer to do it alone. I get so much stuff done without needing to think of the needs of the person/people that I am with.
I believe everyone should have their own space, even if you share rooms with someone. I am a freshman in college but have my own room and bathroom. I share an apartment with three other girls, but we only share kitchen, living room, and laundry. I like having my own room. My own space is my room. I like spending time here, especially alone. This is my space where I can do whatever and decorate the way I want. This is where I can come to relax and re fuel myself. I can think about myself here and not about everyone else and their problems. The more time I spend paying attention to myself, the more I feel fulfilled and happy. I feel the happiness inside. I get all warm and can't help but smile. I believe everyone needs some place and time alone without worries.
I love being with people and doing crazy stuff, but sometimes I feel being alone is so relaxing and I need it at times. Space is good, but what about too much space? When do you know when you should get space? Yes, some people might not need much space. It is up to each individual to realize if they want space or not. You can feel yourself when you need space. I feel it in my gut when I know I need alone time. I feel so stressed out, overwhelmed and panicked.
I love being alone at times. I think It is very important for individuals to realize when they need alone time. Relaxing and taking some time alone makes a great difference in our own image of ourself.
My room means a lot to me. It is my space.
~Josephine
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Postat av: Emelie
Vilket djupt inlägg! Grymt att du har hittat ro i att lära känna dig själv :) de är ju så mycket skönare än att va stressad över att inte göra något. Hoppas att du kommer skriva mycket här så man har lite mer koll på vad som händer i ditt liv :) du kan ju kolla in min blogg! Skriver lite ibland! Miss you! Lots Of love! Puss
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