How do you enjoy yourself when you're alone at home?

hello! I hope I could learn how to cook like you, but I don't. I like eating more than cooking, so I often find myself looking for something to eat in the refrigerator. Good thing is that I exercise more recently and I have successfully cut off my food intake which makes me lose a few pounds. Oh yes, cable movies or movies shown on regular tv is one of our family's past time as well. We still have a lot of DVD movies not yet watched, so maybe we'll try watching it one by one on weekends. I have a question, how long does it take you to shower? In our country we call those who take long showers as "banyo queen" or "queen of the bathroom" so I was thinking if you can be qualified for the crown. jk :D Come to think of it, long showers are very relaxing and I was thinking it might be a good idea to place some aromatherapy candles inside to make the experience more relaxing. Anyway, thanks for sharing!

i'm not a great cook... but i got no choice, people at home got to eat. hehe although it's really nice when people enjoy the food that you prepared. lolz... i'm not a queen of anything, and most of all... the bathroom???... hehe no. my showers take about 7-15 minutes on a regular day. quick ones in the morning and longer ones in the evening. but if i need to relax a bit and i can take my time on my showers, i usually spend 30-40min. i can pamper my hair and do thorough body scrubs... plus a few songs here and there. lolz the aromatheraphy candles are quite nice when soaking in the bathtub.

Lolz...my mistake, i'm sorry :D It's amazing how relaxing taking a bath is. I think it's because you also feel very good and refreshed after you finish taking a bath and at the same time its one of those moments when no one can disturb you. Speaking about cooking, what particular food do you cook that your family like?

Hi chicgale, what types of books do you like to read? I wonder because I also like reading a lot when I'm at home, and I find reading quite stimulating. The authors I like are Napoleon Hill, Andrew Matthews, Richard Carlson and the likes. I think for a lot of women, baking can be a passionate hobby. I have a sister in law who really likes baking and has mastered her craft that it allowed her to get extra income of about $500 a month. Nice passion!

Wow, it's seems you're collecting a lot of novel books in your home. I know a lot of people who likes reading novels but I never got to start it myself. Maybe I will try it someday. Yes, my sis in law really has a lot of talent, and now my brother who is her husband is helping her in that business. I hope your bakery business do well :)

I like to read any suspense novels, but right now I just finished reading the 3rd book of Lauren Oliver. ehhehehhehehe I am going to buy another again next week. :-) If I don't have novels to read, I just read a magazine. That is nice to hear that your sister in law is making good buck in her baking. We used to have a bakery but we stopped for awhile, and we are planning to open up again soon. :-)

Why do I have a feeling you're such a lucky person? You have a lot of interests and talents and you never feel bored. What else, you have a lot of pets and interesting ones whose company you enjoy much. You are an artist and enjoy doing it while you get paid for some projects you make. I can only say you're living your dreams, am i correct? I hope you have more of your dreams realized, my friend :) Thanks for sharing and you have given me some good ideas how I can have more enjoyment when by myself. Take care!

When I'm at home, I chat with friends through social networking sites and stay up-to-date on trends and things happenings in their lives. I also get to do much work at home -- not the heavy work stuff, but more on writing short articles and blogs that i even get paid for. I also love watching feel-good or adventure-packed, animated or comedy movies on cable tv. There's a lot that can be done in the comforts of home, even if you're alone or with a family member.

Hi dream_ozn, I have a feeling that most people are not that comfortable being in social gatherings but sometimes they wanted to experience it because it can create excitement for them, and I feel the same way. So I think in general, most people feel most comfortable when alone but tries to get some 'excitement' going once in a while. It's nice you like movies, and in my case I watch movies in DVDs. I do prefer staying at home more but once in a while I look for some different experiences outside. Some things that might challenge me and keep me out of my "comfort zone". Hi jcordova, same with you I also do social networking but I usually send messages and seldom chat them. It's great you get income from your writing...I have already posted about writing opportunities here in mylot in the hope of starting my own 'writing career' online but haven't started it yet. Although I do earn from other types of work in my internet like teaching english online to Koreans, teaching tagalog online, teaching chess online, and I have other online investments, jobs and marketing that also earns me income. I'm happy working at home but I do want to get more income from "writing" as well. I watch tv also but only a few programs I'm interested in like sports, reality shows, American Idol, variety shows and other stuff.

You seem like a very lucky person always having company by your side and never feeling lonely. Yes, mylot won't let you feel lonely even if you're alone because you would be in the company of people around the world. Long walks inside your house will not be so fun, wouldn't it..lol. Anyway, thanks for sharing!

So nice! I also play the guitar before for long hours but I don't have any guitar, but it's great you reminded me of my past passion. I would like to buy one soon :)

In most cases, I see more sharing their experiences at home by doing something interesting that they like and enjoy very much. I guess there is nothing wrong with resting and finding good rest in the comfort of your own bed, but I think it's good if you're not depressed. I think resting in bed while depressed and alone is a dangerous way to spend your loneliness, but the best way is to find activities to divert your mind into and forget your loneliness. You have shared a lot here like reading a book, listening to music, watching tv or a movie, and even cleaning ( it always feels good when you see your surroundings cleaner ). Thanks for sharing!

Oh yeah, I see the word "peace" here and I do feel a lot more peaceful when at home than in crowded places. It's easy to imagine a picture of peace where a man is relaxing in the comfort of his home than someone who is in a crowded place or in social situations where he needs to take care of everything he say and do. At times I like taking a shower and then relaxing in my bed while reading some of my favorite books, and I feel comfortable in this situation.

Well I would have to join with you in the 'no girlfriend club' my friend...lol. Anyway, it's only temporary for sure and I would then be able to find someone who would be right for me someday. Good luck to you as well captinjack!

I really didn't know anything about doing crafts and can you tell me what is crocheting? I remember when I was younger in elementary or high school where we tried to do some crafts and I do remember having a great time with the experience, especially when the finished product was already produced...it was such a good feeling...I felt really proud of my work.

I thank the person who invested the internet. Oh my, I don't even know who invested it! haha. Anyway, I hope he is enjoying unlimited fast connection now at this present moment as my good will for him and as a sign of gratitude ..lol. I always felt doing craft projects are interesting while in the process of doing it and especially when you finished your craft already. I agree, mylot is a great way to keep away from boredom. Happy mylot everyone!

That is nice! As they say, "cleanliness is next to godliness" and in the country I live in, "lines" would mean "to clean"...what a coincidence. I also enjoy surfing the web but I use my computer/internet mostly for work now. I often listen to music in my computer while working so that keeps me entertained as I am a music lover. Yes, I do watch tv also once in a while. I also do a lot more exercise lately, and that is keeping me motivated even when alone because I feel good when I can see myself lose more and more pounds, and I'm getting back to my old fitness form.

i see you really are an artist huh? how old are you if i may ask? Do you have artworks I can see in what site is it then? I'd love to see them... Sure it's good feeling at the comfort of your own home...

Uhh..yeah kinda? ^^ I like to draw in anime style, and I don't think many consider it as an art so I really don't know if you can call me one, although I try different media and styles as well.

You remind me of my brother who download Naruto in his computer and watch them later when he has some time. Just like you, internet is one of my greatest source of entertainment because you can find almost everything online. It's like the whole world is at your hands when you face your computer. I used to play online games as well ( especially bloons tower defense ) but it takes a lot of hours playing them so I stopped playing it completely and make watching short video clips in youtube as one of my favorite hobby as it doesn't take a lot of time.

I do hope you enjoy your drink...cheers! Nowadays, tv and computer would probably be two of the most popular appliance in each household.

I like your attitude, vivavis...always having something to do and not having dull moments. I think depression is mostly caused by a sense of helplessness, as if anything you do would be useless and unimportant. So finding pleasures in everything you do would be the good counterpart and would make your mind active and happy.

It's really nice if you can collect all your favorite movies of the past and present, then watch them again depending on your moods and to remember those classic movies again.

Sleep does re-energize the body and when you wake up you feel a lot better. I can only say that too much or too little of it would be bad for us. And yes, internet surfing is such a broad experience like you're exploring the whole world in front of your monitor. It's great I work full time at home on my internet and that is where I get all my income, so sometimes I have time to enjoy my surfing. Thanks for sharing, effinmuffin.