ALLalone.
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
April 28, 2018 3:37am CST
Are you afraid of being left alone at home? Do you have a wild and weird imagination? Are you scared of ghosts?
My sister is waiting for her BFF (best friend forever), her high school classmate, because they will go to the wake of a distinguished lady fiscal here in our city. The lady fiscal and her husband have 3 children: one is a priest who is a lawyer and who was recently appointed by our president of the Philippines a government position; another is a lawyer, and the youngest is the only girl who lives abroad. They will be out until maybe 7PM.
My son will also leave at 6PM to meet with 2 of his BFFs, both females. My son is always mistaken as the boyfriend of one of his friends who is a very beautiful lady. Both his girl friends have the same name initialed as A, and both have their respective boyfriends. My son just enjoys the company of his 3 girl friends. The other one, Miss R, cannot join their meet-up this evening.
So, I will be all alone later. Oh! Not all alone. Hahaha! I have 11 dogs to keep me company, plus the TV and this site of course.
So, are you afraid of being alone?
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5037)
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28 Apr 18
When I was younger ,say , around in my teens. Our ancestral house is pretty spooky. I guess it's because of how the furniture are arranged and the location of our house,too. We also do not turn on all the lights. I left our ancestral house when I got married. Good thing I do not live there anymore.
My parents' house is a corner lot adjacent to a huge old Mango tree. It is really huge and it is really dark where it is located. When I was a child there were stories that some people see white lady there during rainy days in the evening. In front of that house is a dark vacant lot. Although it is a main road.
The furniture inside my parents' house are mostly made of wood.In the living room,there are five chairs made of wood.My mom only turns the light on whenever there are visitors otherwise the light is off.There is a mirror attached to the wall that looks like the mirror in Snow White and the seven drawfs facing the main door. In that mirror you can see the reflection of the huge Mango tree. My sister-in-law is scared in that area of our house. Some friends also find that area eerie.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5037)
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28 Apr 18
@oahuwriter Hi!!! It's nice to find someone here who believes in Saints. I feel awkward to discuss them here. In my parents' house, there is a small grotto in the garage where St.Lourdes is well-maintained.
They do not have St. Anthony but instead they have a large crucifix "The Lord of Pardon" and Saint Peregrine which I bought .
I call Saint Anthony whenever I misplace something. :) And the items always gets back to me.
I have a St.Benedict necklace but I seldom use them. I wear a rosary ring instead. In my previous house I always keep bottles of Holy Water.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
28 Apr 18
@n.J have you got a Saint Anthony medal to protect you and the house? You'll get protection and peace of mind too, I know I do, because I have this Saint always with me. Take care and God bless & be with you.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
28 Apr 18
No,I am not afraid of being alone.I have been alone in my house on many occasions.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
that is good. one thing being alone is to be always safe.
in fact, it is more scary to have robbers entering one's house than ghosts wandering around.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet Very true.The thought about robbers will be there in the corner of the mind.I recently saw a movie'' Home Invasion''. But it was not about being alone.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@silvermist yes, and when the home owners are caught so unaware of the robbery going on without their knowledge
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@just4him (317385)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Apr 18
I'm alone 90% of the time. So I don't mind it. As to your second question - yes, I have a wild and weird imagination, well a vivid and good one anyway. I wouldn't be an author without it. Do I believe in ghosts - Only the Holy Ghost.
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@just4him (317385)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet I can understand their concern. Sometimes I am worried something will happen and nobody will know.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@just4him well, that is why we now have the mobile phones where we can get in touch with our family members.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
yes, i too believe in the Holy Spirit( it was the Holy Ghost when we were in our elementary grades until it was changed to the Holy Spirit). i too have a weird imagination but i am not scared, even if an unseen entity wants its presence known.
my sister and my son dread if i am alone because they think that if i become ill (unexpectedly since i have a heart ailment), they are not here to help me. that is why i tell them to be confident that they will arrive with me strong and well.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
28 Apr 18
With the many dogs for company you needn't worry. I don't mind at all being alone at home. I do lock my bedroom door to be extra careful when alone.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
indeed, the barking of the dogs is enough to drive away any bad elements of the society. but when a dog howls, that is another story. hahaha. he might be seeing ghosts
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
30 Apr 18
@ridingbet
Yes, I've heard of that too.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
28 Apr 18
No, I am not afraid being alone at home.. I have my cellphone, I just watch and keep myself busy
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
that is great. but how if you are alone at night then suddenly there is power interruption?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@Jessabuma oh, so you are not really scared, right?
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet hahaha!!! I will just listen to songs on my cellphone.and sleep
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@dodo19 (47338)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet Yes, it can spook us. But we should just remember that it's just something we read.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
oh yes. when we read something spooky, the story and the images remain in our minds that is why we tend to show fright.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@dodo19 indeed, but sometimes if our minds get scared, then our feelings too do follow.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
28 Apr 18
In a strange place and unfamiliar environment, I would be afraid if I'm left alone.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet Yes, I do ask someone to accompany me if in I'm in an unfamiliar place.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
ohh, so maybe you should have someone with you when you are in an unfamiliar place.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@neelia_lyn that is good. i too do that, but i have to be with somebody whom i know much, like a friend for many years now.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
28 Apr 18
Kabsat, who is that lady with long hair staring at you behind you? At the back of your cabinet? I thought you are all alone? Bwahahahaha
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
28 Apr 18
@Shavkat our dear friend? Who, may I ask? Is it a friend in this site?
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@LadyDuck (472198)
• Switzerland
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet I know I can count on my neighbors should I had problems.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@LadyDuck that is wonderful to have neighbors who look after each other.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
i know you to be a strong woman, and needing some company is just fine. nowadays, we have to be careful at home and outside. and being strong is also conveyed with showing that we need someone when we are in a distressful situation. i believe it is not cowardice. it is bravery and courage to call somebody when we are in need.
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@rakski (126645)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet just the creaky sound two times happened twice also.
The first one, me and hubby heard it. The second time, me and my son in our room alone. just the two of us. even my son ask me if there is someone.
I have to be brave. lol. we are alone
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@rakski oh, nice your hairs did not stand up? i could imagine you with your long hair (from your avatar) that these stand up, maybe a foot high? hahaha
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
oh, so you didn't get frightened with the squeaking of your door? did an eerie scent surround your house that time?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
the only problem when i am alone with the 11 dogs is when they all bark because they want to go out to pee or poop.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
ahh, yes the ME time. i like that too. last night, it was my ME time watching Captain America's Civil War.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Apr 18
Hello, Ingrid. Not really. I am fine being alone since I do a lot of things at home. And I get to have the house by myself.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
wow, a brave woman indeed. if i may ask, is your house in the city proper, or in a subdivision? take care hija.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet We are in the city proper, Ingrid. Not living in a subdivision. 
You too po. Looking forward to talking to you later. 
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
your kids give you company now, but what if they have their own activities to attend to, and you are alone in your house? are you still scared? your kids will go home anyway
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
28 Apr 18
I'm afraid of being alone. If my hubby is not at home, If i'm alone at night, I will sleep with all the lights on. lol.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet Yeah I can when I feel too sleepy. Luckily, the neighbors here are very friendly.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
it is but natural for a person to be afraid when alone, most especially if their house is in the middle of neighbors who are unruly; otherwise, one can stay inside the house with all doors locked to ensure safety and security.
can you sleep if you have your bedroom lights on?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
@caopaopao having good neighbors somehow give us a sense of safety and security
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
28 Apr 18
It's a good thing I'm not afraid to be alone. I spent many weeks apart from my husband earlier this year. I have driven over 1000 miles (twice) all by myself in the last six weeks. Now I'm alone for almost another three weeks.
No, definitely not afraid to be alone.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
29 Apr 18
@ridingbet fortunately I am in excellent health. I am trying hard to maintain that.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
thank you. i hope you are always in the best of health especially if you are left alone. even a stomach ache may cause one to need others.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Apr 18
No. I love being alone.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Apr 18
that is good. so, i presume you have a good state of well-being and healthy, right?
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