Daily Peek: Table for one, please.
January15
I did something a bit strange for lunch today. Instead of meeting up with a friend, going to the college dining hall with my girls or even going to a business lunch meeting, I chose to eat by myself. I went to this adorable little restaurant in downtown Cleveland, found a quiet table in the back and wrote a very, very long handwritten letter in between bites of my sandwich. I’m thinking I may just start penciling myself onto my own schedule more often.
you have to pencil yourself into your own schedule! it’s a MUST. i had to start doing it myself. and i’m a stay at home mom! LOL!!! but seriously… last week OPRAH said she needed to start doing it (that’s when i realized i wasn’t giving MYSELF anytime for ME) ;o)
what a cute restaurant!
XOXO
This made me wonder. Did those girls at Panera ever figure out you were right there? Glad to hear you are enjoying time with yourself. I need to do that more often.
Good for you. I was much older before I was comfortable eating out by myself. I thought there was a flashing light above my table that flashed “Loner/Loser”. Now I love to go with a book and eat and read.
I cannot TELL you how much I miss that place. Enjoy some lemonade for me next time!
Sounds like a good way to settle yourself in between beach dances. Way to go! I love moments by myself, even if it’s just hanging laundry on the roof or walking to the store. A few minutes of quiet, when no one is needing my attention, can be remarkably refreshing and calming.
Ooh. Sometimes dining by yourself is just the thing.
I do it often.
I draw the line, however, at going to a movie alone. But I’m starting to think I should cave on that one – not everyone wants to see what I want to see – but it’s more affordable to wait for the rental anyway.
Oh. I have to add that I was surprise to read that this was a first?!
The beach, now this… good for you. I think it’s important to be comfortable alone, comfortable with yourself – before you ever become a WE. You have to know who you are – or at least start an aquaintance with yourself. Few people truely know who they are prior to their deathbed.
trs,
I highly recommend enjoying a movie solo. I finally broke down and went alone because no one wanted to see the movie I did. It was cold out, I wore a big fluffy sweater, bought a large drink and curled up in a seat all by myself. It was so peaceful and relaxing. I have yet to try dining alone, I’ll work on gathering the nerve.
Looks like my favorite place to eat. I miss the club sandwich…yummmmm.
That is such a grown up thing to do. I’m proud of ya. I’m 39 and it still freaks me out! Ha!
That looks like a nice place to chill. What restaurant is that?
i love going to the movies by myself, especially chicky movies:)
Glad you got some time for yourself:)
Leigh-NC
Good for you! I think people are uncomfortable going out & eating by themselves… but if you arent good company for yourself, how are you going to be good company for anyone else?
This post made me crave their infamous raspberry tea.
And good for you. My recommendation for movies is a Sunday double-matinee, and I take a blanket with me. Nobody at the theater cares.
The reprieve that comes from an rare “moment-for-self” should never be underestimated. Harry Connick Jr. says it’s important to create the image that you are choosing to eat alone. I think it might be a good day for Hope Floats.
I loved this post!
I read your post on my phone while I was eating alone at my favorite Mexican place. Yum.