So far, for me, one of the hardest parts of being single again is not having a built-in person to do things with. I'm not afraid to go places by myself, and have done so, but it often makes me sad. And finding someone to do a specific thing with me takes energy and perseverance (that I frequently don't have), because my very few friends who aren't married are really busy in other ways. I know that sometimes it's a fight to find any quality time with your spouse, or enough relaxation time to keep you going. I've been there. I'm not angry, and I don't expect anyone to shuffle their schedule for me! But it's disappointing when I have to skip something just because I didn't want to do it alone.
In an effort to counteract that, I've decided that on Friday nights when I don't have other plans, I'll watch a movie. I've been out of touch with movies for several years and my list is long. So far I've seen Whip It (loved it) and The Back-Up Plan (90 minutes I'll never get back). Now there are a lot of movies opening in theaters that I want to see - You Again, The Social Network, Easy A, even the Wall Street sequel because I will watch anything Shia LaBeouf is in. So I plan to start calling a few friends and tell them that this is my plan if they want to come with, and if no one does, I will still go. I WILL.
Other than that, I want to try new restaurants and reclaim more of my old ones. (I hardly ever go out to eat anymore, which I guess is good money- and health-wise, but not much fun.) I want to go to Greek Fest on October 2. I want to go to Dolphins and Whales at the IMAX. I want to attend at least one Tiger football game this season. I really, really, really want to see Wicked at the Orpheum - is it already sold out? I want to look at fall foliage, whenever it arrives. I want to LIVE LIFE. WITH PEOPLE.
If I were closer, I'd love to do stuff with you! I think it's great you're getting out and doing things. :)
ReplyDeleteGo, go, go see Wicked if you get the chance. I saw it last year. It was AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteGood for you on the promise to yourself to get out there. I never shied away from getting out there by myself. I've been to many movies and restaurants by myself! You can do it.
I will be glad to hang out with you! Anytime- just ask :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think we're pop culture soul mates! I just watched The Back Up Plan & that is EXACTLY how I described it to others! Haha.
ReplyDeleteJenn, one of my friends said it was the funniest movie ever, so I was extremely let down!! I just find it impossible to take J.Lo seriously, and can't figure out why.
ReplyDeleteMy sisters saw Wicked in Louisville last year and they enjoyed it! (However, Phantom in ATL won overall for best live musical.)
ReplyDeleteYou know, I would love to read what you have to say about books and movies since I think you have excellent taste. Just a random thought that passed through my mind.