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My Favorite Me Night
9 singles share how they enjoy spending an evening alone
April 23, 2008
The Simple Life
The perfect Saturday night: All the household chores are done, the errands run, workout complete, loved ones either written or called. Then I retire to my deck with the dogs, laptop, Bible, and journal to rejoice with my Beloved for the blessings of a quiet and simple life (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).
-Shari
Someone's in the Kitchen
There are definitely times when I feel the need to be apart from others, usually when I'm utterly spent from working long hours and giving to others. Lately I've spent my Me Nights cooking. I'm so busy during the week that I often eat on the run. So on the weekends I find it relaxing and restorative to create food that's enjoyable and good for me. Sometimes I also read an engaging novel, or have a Me and Jesus Night, which means reading passages from Scripture and/or good books that refresh my soul.
-Shelly
Going to the Dogs
My favorite night to myself is taking my dog to the doggie park. Sometimes I also take a neighbor dog along, though there's never a shortage of dogs for them to play with. The other owners and I know each other as "Delight's master" or "Precious' master" or "Bruno's master" and often chat about what our dogs have been up to: "Thank goodness she's past that chewing stage!" or "He threw up on the carpet last night." It's a fun time.
-Marie
Pride and Pampering
When I have a night to myself, I pick up dinner at one of my favorite places, such as PF Chang's, then I come home, light some candles, and pop in a favorite chick flick, often Pride and Prejudice. However, nothing beats a bubble bath and a manicure/pedicure! There is a difference between being lonely and being alone.
-Sharon
Laugh It Up
I love Me Nights and lazy Saturday afternoons when I don't have to be anywhere. It might sound corny, but sometimes my absolute favorite thing to do is order Chinese takeout, pop in an old Mystery Science Theater 3000 movie and laugh at it's silliness. Romantic movies with happy endings are always great, but nothing beats laughing for a good couple of hours!
-Shelley
Literary Leisure
One of my favorite Friday night activities is to find my way to Barnes and Noble. I look at all the newest books to hit the store, grab a pile of the ones that look interesting, buy a cup of coffee and a cookie, find a comfy chair, and review each of my selections. I love being able to wind down from the work week, and the leisurely pace of browsing. I know if I were married, and even more so if I were married with children, I'd never spend this amount of time in this pleasurable pursuit. I'd be worried that someone at home needed me. So I enjoy this time to myself now.
-Jonesy
Just Breathe
I love my time at home alone! Most Friday nights, it's just me in my little apartment enjoying a chance to unwind. After a week of working fulltime, babysitting some nights, and attending church and family activities, I need a minute to just breathe. And when I'm at home alone, I do just that. I like to cook a nice dinner, watch a fun movie, spend some quality time with my Father, catch up on sleep, or do all of the above! Some day in the future if I'm married, this single season will be just a faded memory. I want to enjoy it while I can.
-Monique
Must-See TV
I fix and eat dinner while listening to worship music, then spend some time playing my mandolin. I catch up on reading and perhaps fill in some text for my next single's small group study. Then I round things off by catching a few episodes of Monk or House from my latest Netflix delivery. If it's Friday, I indulge in some nutrition-free food while watching TV. Fortunately, I've been blessed in that I never seem to get lonely.
-Keith
Girl's Night In
I love getting an organic pizza, plugging in an old Doris Day, Don Knotts, or Murder She Wrote DVD, and doing some stitching. My three little pets curl up next to me, and it's very relaxing. I love this kind of evening, and I know lots of married women (so my friends tell me) would give anything for a relaxing night to themselves like this. So I consider myself very fortunate! Sometimes I invite my married friends over for a GNO (Girls Night Out) so they can enjoy some relaxing time like a single girl.
-Renee
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