Peace and quiet
By Alisa
@AlisaTR (936)
Trinidad And Tobago
June 4, 2018 9:41am CST
If you met me in person you wouldn't guess it because I can be pretty boisterous if I set out to be, but I actually prefer the life of a recluse. I like to be by myself and aside from my computer, my favorite companion is a book.
When others would opt to hang out and socialize with others because they would go crazy otherwise, I prefer the peace and quiet that comes with solitude. It's my time to think, to focus, to find my center. In fact, I work best when it's just me and a computer and the quiet of a house or, depending on where I am, the sound of birds chirping and the wind rustling through the branches of the trees or the sound of waves lapping against the distant shore.
I like alone time because it's less distracting. Which do you prefer guys, alone time or lots of company?
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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4 Jun 18
When I was still single. I preferred to be with group of friend meeting friends of friends and all that. Eveb hanging at the bar with loud music and all that or doing some videoke.
But now. As I aged, I prefer to be at home or somewhere relaxing and quite like by the shore or in an alfresco place with goid scenery.
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I know, I think eberybody experinced those times.
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@sabtraversa (12977)
• Italy
4 Jun 18
Company is distracting, but it also drains energy. I like to meet someone from time to time, because there has to be balance, I'm quite solitary otherwise. 
I only suffer when I'm not given attention, but I don't suffer from loneliness itself; I guess that's because I'm an only child. 
I only suffer when I'm not given attention, but I don't suffer from loneliness itself; I guess that's because I'm an only child. 1 person likes this
@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
Drains energy. That's it exactly. It's like I feel like I have to be on this high all the time or if I just want to be pensive or thinking or just quiet... I can't because I have to be smiley and bubbly and engaging and it takes a lot from me to be that way all the time.
Re: Only child. I'm not, I came from a large family. And I think that's why I value time alone so much now. lol
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@asswclown (507)
• United Kingdom
4 Jun 18
Well, you are an introvert. You are the complete opposite of me. I like friends, outdoors and generally interacting with people. It makes my days complete.
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@notewise777 (247)
• Cape Town, South Africa
5 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I think much like you I prefer the solitude of which I rarely enjoy due to my hectic work-life. Alone time for me is a time to reflect on where I am in life and where I strive to be and I quite enjoy it.
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@notewise777 (247)
• Cape Town, South Africa
6 Jun 18
@AlisaTR Preach!
If only the rest of the world can understand the importance of that time, my life would be perfect.
If only the rest of the world can understand the importance of that time, my life would be perfect.
@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
4 Jun 18
I like both depending on my mood. If I get to be with my besties than it is fine to be in a group else alone is also fine.
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR It's exhausting but fun too. Now it depends on our priority in between fun and exhaustance
@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
I guess... hanging out with a really cool friend can be fun. Funny thing though, I think my friends probably think I am a terrible person most times because I tend to avoid social gatherings even though I really love them... it's just too exhausting.
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@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
4 Jun 18
I am kind-of torn between both. I like the quiet of fans blowing to the blaring sound of music when alone. Depends on my mood. About fellowship, I do like to be around people, but not annoying people... You know, the people with the "I am better than you" attitude. I can't afford the best of clothes, and often, people look at me with disgust, like I am a vagrant. When I go to Mass, people shake my hand during the sign of peace, but then when church lets out, the only one to say hello to me is the priest.
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@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I am glad I am not alone on this one!
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jun 18
I would rather be alone because I like time for myself and do not want much noise.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
4 Jun 18
Sometimes, I also want to be alone. Just like what you said, it's less distracting and you can focus on what you are doing.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
4 Jun 18
Alone time for me. I prefer solitude over the rat race.
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