What Do You Do When You are Home Alone?

United States
June 9, 2021 9:57am CST
Today I am home alone all day. My husband just left for a dentist appointment at a specialized dentist that is 1 hour away. He has to go get fitted for a replacement tooth, then wait around for 3 to 4 hours before it is ready and then get it put in. Then it's another 1-hour drive home. I have been almost giddy with excitement thinking about all I can do while he is gone. Crazy huh? We both work from home so we spend a lot of time together. I was tempted to go out and visit some thrift stores. But I have to wait here at home for a new vacuum to be delivered. Here is what I hope to get accomplished while he is gone: Take a nice hot shower Dust the first floor of the house Put away all of the clutter in our bedroom (I have too many magazines and books) Do 1 load of laundry Write out 2 cards to send to people I know who need cheering up Take the dog for a walk in our neighborhood Start to organize my office Oh yes, and eat a healthy lunch! What do you do when you're home alone and have the house to yourself?
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
9 Jun 21
A lot of the time I play my guitar and mess around with my recording, either working on covers or something original. It is something that I really enjoy, and sometimes the wife is just to pestery for me to be able to enjoy it as much when she is around. Especially if I am recording and she turns on the washer or dryer which is right outside my man room. My condenser mic picks all that up. lol
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• United States
9 Jun 21
I like that word, "pestery.: Hope you don't mind if I borrow it?
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
9 Jun 21
@Kouponkaren It is of course an entirely made up word. But I have no dibs on it. Use it as you wish. But I also am very willing to offer my PayPal account if you want to send some royalties. lol
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
9 Jun 21
When I am alone, I think I get crazy to clean everything around.... plus, I love to bake....
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• United States
9 Jun 21
I wish I enjoyed cleaning more. So does my husband! But it does need to be done.
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
9 Jun 21
I enjoy the heck out of myself cleaning
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• United States
9 Jun 21
I dont enjoy cleaning but find it easier to do when my husband isn't here, so that's why I am doing a lot of cleaning today.
• United States
10 Jun 21
@Ambivert Wow, I would love to do it only once a month but my husband wouldn't like it.
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9 Jun 21
I also used to do cleaning ..but only monthly once...
@CuriousGab (3251)
• India
10 Jun 21
@Kouponkaren When I'm alone I like to read whatever comes handy or simply watch movies .
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• India
11 Jun 21
@Kouponkaren That's sad. Hope you get some spare time this week for a wonderful memorable movie night along with your family
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• United States
10 Jun 21
I wish I had time to watch movies. I miss that.
• United States
11 Jun 21
@CuriousGab Well, my husband always falls asleep when we watch movies together. Our kids are grown so it is just him and me and the dog! Maybe I will plan a movie night just for myself and watch a movie on my computer.
@iamrama (62)
• Vishakhapatnam, India
10 Jun 21
I think it will be the busy schedule if I live in a house alone. I will always try to clean up the rooms and walls. I don't like if my surroundings are filthy. I read books and then I cook some specials for my self everyday. And I di gardening and lot more stuff.
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• Vishakhapatnam, India
10 Jun 21
@Kouponkaren It's been cloudy in our area since morning but no rain.
• United States
10 Jun 21
I like to garden too, but right now I only have flowers, not vegetables. Because it has been raining for 2 days, I didn't have to water my flowers as part of my to-do list today.
@Ambivert (69)
9 Jun 21
Mostly I watch movies or read novels (rarely) Overthinking (Always)..
• United States
9 Jun 21
I would probably watch movies also if I wasn't always so far behind on my house cleaning!
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9 Jun 21
@Kouponkaren House cleaning...I used to do it monthly...Mostly I like to spend on gardening (Just liking but not in execution)
9 Jun 21
@myklj999 Thank you for your kind information
@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
10 Jun 21
I love being home alone. I love the peace and quiet.
@just4him (306354)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 21
I hope you accomplish everything. I live alone. I enjoy being alone.
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@just4him (306354)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jun 21
@Kouponkaren That's great you got it almost done. I'm glad you're happy with the day.
• United States
10 Jun 21
Thanks, I got almost everything done. I am happy with how the day went.
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@meowch (2220)
• United States
9 Jun 21
It feels like I’m having the best part of my life having the house to myself. I listen to music all day long. I watch videos without anyone judging me. I blast the AC in the other room and it feels great to feel comfortable. I have no one to answer to. Nobody is being nosy of why I’m on the internet too much.
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@meowch (2220)
• United States
10 Jun 21
• United States
10 Jun 21
Sounds good to me!
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
10 Jun 21
Watch NCIS! I am still behind on last season!
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• United States
10 Jun 21
We watch that sometimes while we are eating dinner. That and Blue Bloods.
@Rashnag (30598)
• Surat, India
10 Jun 21
I like to read, watch my favourite stuff. Listen to music and also dance if in mood
@cabuyogty (2314)
12 Jun 21
I keep doing take a look in our house , washing dishes and watching yt videos :)
@iKONICNoona (3994)
• Philippines
9 Jun 21
I clean the house too while listening to my favorite kpop songs .
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• United States
10 Jun 21
I listen to Christmas music when I clean. It makes me feel cozy and motivates me.
@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
10 Jun 21
My routine when I'm alone at home, I clean the room, living room, family room, windows, the most important thing is to cook, make donuts, or brownies.