all on my lonesome

I'm just rolling ahead at full speed into my holidays. And Holiday Mode is exactly where I'm happy to be. I'm glad to say that I've accomplished a lot so far, and that I haven't wasted too much time bumming around watching tv or sleeping in. Today I took a break from the painting I'm working on for my friends, and decided to spend some me-time at the park. Not too many years ago, I would have never went on an outing all on my lonesome. But I did today, and it felt great. I did a few laps on my rollerblades at the park with mp3's in my back pocket, then settled in on my mexican blanket underneath the evergreen trees for some reading, writing, and contemplation. Being alone is not so bad, but when I got home I was looking forward to going out and seeing people. Alone time for me should come in little doses - but they still are much-needed - as I'm finding in these two weeks. Aaaaw, the freedom. I'm enjoying it while it lasts.