tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post1899673689119232435..comments2023-11-05T18:46:32.295+11:00Comments on Baino's Banter: Alone vs LonelyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-69894782526566680052008-03-10T07:20:00.000+11:002008-03-10T07:20:00.000+11:00I think I can be similar, in the sense that I reli...I think I can be similar, in the sense that I relish my alone-time, feel more productive that way, look forward to solitude after a while in company.<BR/><BR/>But I find the polticizing too much effort and actually will prefer the chatting about kids and life instead of going deeper, when I'm around people. Most of the time, at least. I can dive on into a debate when appropriate, but I don't seek it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-5775647116393355792008-03-10T06:51:00.000+11:002008-03-10T06:51:00.000+11:00Anon: so there's hope for me yet!Nick: A chotapeg ...Anon: so there's hope for me yet!<BR/><BR/>Nick: A chotapeg is an old Indian Raj term for a G & T, my mother used to use the term, sounded better than 'whiskey and water'.<BR/><BR/>I'm definately self sufficient. Not so much self-confident. That's one thing about being a 'coper' you receive less support than a 'lame duck'. And you're right about boredom, that does make me lonely.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Thrifty, I'll pack my wellies just in case there are bogs involved!<BR/><BR/>GrannyMar: I know, you and I have a lot in common in that respect. I just hope my kids don't move too far away.<BR/><BR/>Steph: Too true. My main goal is to meet some of the bloggers in my travels if I can wind them into the big trip! Actually my camera is the first step. I don't mind wondering around on my own taking photos. Haha . . I often say, I've had my first love, my great love . . .just wondering if there'll be a 'last' love! (Then I think of the washing and having to watch sport on telly and go off the idea!)Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-60999681222963889372008-03-10T06:02:00.000+11:002008-03-10T06:02:00.000+11:00Baino - you'll never be alone as long as you stick...Baino - you'll never be alone as long as you stick to blogging! We may be only 'virtual' friends but I'll raise a glass of virtual bubbly to you anytime!<BR/><BR/>I agree that the time has come to focus on you. You've done a brilliant job bringing up the kids on your own and that's something to be really proud of. It's not a bit selfish to want to do something for yourself at this stage of life. What would you really like to do but never had the opportunity? Start off by doing something simple, something you've always fancied doing but never got round to. Go on treat yourself, you deserve it! You never know who you might meet in the process ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-83030320514704081482008-03-10T01:42:00.000+11:002008-03-10T01:42:00.000+11:00Baino, years ago I thought the loneliest place in ...Baino, years ago I thought the loneliest place in the world was in a crowded room. That was before I relaxed and discovered ‘people’! This year I pass the 10 year mark of living alone. Yes there are times when I would like someone here, but mostly I just get on with life. The one thing I have noticed is that I am becoming a little selfish with ‘MY’ space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-26270003015970476132008-03-09T23:57:00.000+11:002008-03-09T23:57:00.000+11:00Well once you have yourself sorted out, if you mak...Well once you have yourself sorted out, if you make your way over here on your travels I'll bring you hill walking. No tough climbs I promise :-)Thriftcriminalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067935732217300979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-39827640296369107442008-03-09T18:51:00.000+11:002008-03-09T18:51:00.000+11:00You sound remarkably self-confident and self-suffi...You sound remarkably self-confident and self-sufficient, Baino. Most impressive. I always think loneliness actually means boredom and if you're not bored then company isn't a big issue. It sounds like you're seldom bored because you're curious and enthusiastic and have a lively mind. And talking of curiosity, what exactly is a chotapeg??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-63337774960314766872008-03-09T17:01:00.000+11:002008-03-09T17:01:00.000+11:00I just wrote a huge comment and deleted it. Wish m...I just wrote a huge comment and deleted it. Wish my single female friends felt the way you do! I met latest husband when had given up on men and had accepted I was going to be on my own forever more and was truly happy about it. I almost threw him away before knowing him because loved my life then so much. Love it now but sharing. I think it takes liking yourself before meeting someone who deserves you :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.com