Comments on: It’s A Balancing Act

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:00:53 +0000

Solitude is priceless. I never quite understood that until after my daughter arrived. In that first year, I remember thinking that it was a “treat” to just go grocery shopping by myself (and I typically despise grocery shopping…). There’s just something about being alone to collect your thoughts…

P.S. You must have some nice malls in your area. I don’t share your love of them. I would much prefer to spend my “alone” time on a run/hike or blogging or reading or just chatting with a friend…

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By: missy @ its almost naptime

missy @ its almost naptime — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:47:27 +0000

I so get you, sister. I still get a little rush when I get to go to the bathroom all by myself.

By: Mel @ A Box of Chocolates

Mel @ A Box of Chocolates — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:44:43 +0000

I have the same tendency to get caught up in what I’m doing and the hours go by. I will come home from work, make dinner, and then say I’m going to just check my email. 4 hours later hubby is putting the kids to bed. I do need to control that more. As far alone time I do workout with my Ipod on loud and the treadmill rolling and it feels good. I also like to curl up in bed with a magazine. I love to shop, but I’m trying to get a hold on the spending money thing so avoid the malls or stores whenever possible! Enjoy your shopping trip in the morning!!

By: Julie @Angry Julie Monday

Julie @Angry Julie Monday — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:44:41 +0000

I love alone time. I tend to get overstimulated like a toddler and freak out. I need to be by myself to relax.

I spend alot of time online when I’m working so that’s where I play catch-up.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:08:56 +0000

I have to say that, in the time I spend for myself, I tend to have a good mix of social time and alone time. I love blogging, twittering and going out for beers. But I also really like being alone and doing stuff – reading, working out, going skiing.

By: Michelle@Life with Three

Michelle@Life with Three — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:05:20 +0000

Ha! That’s why we’ll be stopping at three, too!

Oh, how I wish we had a mall nearby. The closest one is an hour away. My only retail therapy is CVS and Publix (which is more like work, not therapy). So, I’ve resigned myself to going to the gym. Yeah, I’m one of those crazy women. But really, I’ll take quiet and solitude any time I can get it. Even if it’s on a treadmill. And, the upside is I don’t spend money, and I always feel better afterward.

By: justamom

justamom — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:30:10 +0000

Lindsay – how about the Library? Even if you’re not a reader, maybe you can sit and read a few magazines, or grab a few cookbooks?

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:18:39 +0000

Lindsay, That’s the rub, isn’t it? The only thing I know is to take your laptop to Barnes and Noble or Starbucks and read blogs with a latte by your side. $5 isn’t bad for a few hours to yourself. Or go for a walk? Except it’s like 30 degrees on a GOOD day right now. UGH!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:17:01 +0000

I really need to find a good way to get away as well.. I like to have some quite everynow and then.. but the budget is tight so I don’t want to go out because I will spend money that I shouldn’t .. I need to figure out another way to get my time… ideas?