Peace and quiet

@AlisaTR (936)
Trinidad And Tobago
June 4, 2018 9:41am CST
If you met me in person you wouldn't guess it because I can be pretty boisterous if I set out to be, but I actually prefer the life of a recluse. I like to be by myself and aside from my computer, my favorite companion is a book. When others would opt to hang out and socialize with others because they would go crazy otherwise, I prefer the peace and quiet that comes with solitude. It's my time to think, to focus, to find my center. In fact, I work best when it's just me and a computer and the quiet of a house or, depending on where I am, the sound of birds chirping and the wind rustling through the branches of the trees or the sound of waves lapping against the distant shore. I like alone time because it's less distracting. Which do you prefer guys, alone time or lots of company?
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4 Jun 18
When I was still single. I preferred to be with group of friend meeting friends of friends and all that. Eveb hanging at the bar with loud music and all that or doing some videoke. But now. As I aged, I prefer to be at home or somewhere relaxing and quite like by the shore or in an alfresco place with goid scenery.
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4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I know, I think eberybody experinced those times.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
I feel you on this. When I was younger, I partied a lot myself, come to think of it.
@nela13 (58720)
• Portugal
4 Jun 18
I like being alone but I also like be with my family and my friends, we need to balance our life.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
True, balance is important.
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
4 Jun 18
I prefer 2 hang out and socialize!!! I love standing around with a bottle of ice tea telling jokes!!! But lately Ive become more shy and need time 2 myself!!!!
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I'm sure u have some funny stories 2 tell!!!
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
So you're more outgoing. Nice! I respect that. I think you either have it or you don't... the ability to just be at ease around people. Sadly, I don't. I'd love the iced tea but the jokes? I'm terrible with those. lol
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
6 Jun 18
@db20747 Sure do!
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
5 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I love peace and quiet here too. This building is full of so noisy people so when they are gone I am very happy.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
6 Jun 18
@AlisaTR When it is quiet and peaceful here it is great.
@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
6 Jun 18
Feels like paradise, doesn't it? Quiet and peaceful.
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@asswclown (507)
• United Kingdom
4 Jun 18
Well, you are an introvert. You are the complete opposite of me. I like friends, outdoors and generally interacting with people. It makes my days complete.
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• United Kingdom
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I think being alone can lead to depression
@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
Yeah, it can be tough for me to do that. I think I'm always busting my brain thinking about the appropriate thing to say and I usually don't get the social cues as much as I should or as much as others do. Alone time is it for me.
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• Cape Town, South Africa
5 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I think much like you I prefer the solitude of which I rarely enjoy due to my hectic work-life. Alone time for me is a time to reflect on where I am in life and where I strive to be and I quite enjoy it.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
6 Jun 18
Yes! And this is why I enjoy it as well. It kinda gives you the room to just focus.
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• Cape Town, South Africa
6 Jun 18
@AlisaTR Preach! If only the rest of the world can understand the importance of that time, my life would be perfect.
@cintol (11261)
• United States
4 Jun 18
Depends on the day, I do like my alone time though with no tv or anyone to bother me, just quiet time
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
Yep that's me.
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• India
4 Jun 18
I like both depending on my mood. If I get to be with my besties than it is fine to be in a group else alone is also fine.
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• India
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR It's exhausting but fun too. Now it depends on our priority in between fun and exhaustance
@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
I guess... hanging out with a really cool friend can be fun. Funny thing though, I think my friends probably think I am a terrible person most times because I tend to avoid social gatherings even though I really love them... it's just too exhausting.
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
4 Jun 18
I am kind-of torn between both. I like the quiet of fans blowing to the blaring sound of music when alone. Depends on my mood. About fellowship, I do like to be around people, but not annoying people... You know, the people with the "I am better than you" attitude. I can't afford the best of clothes, and often, people look at me with disgust, like I am a vagrant. When I go to Mass, people shake my hand during the sign of peace, but then when church lets out, the only one to say hello to me is the priest.
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR I am glad I am not alone on this one!
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
Avoiding "people with the "I am better than you" attitude"... okay, I think this might be part it for me. A huge part
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
4 Jun 18
I prefer both..every one needs some alone time to spend with oneself
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
6 Jun 18
Yep!
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@dya80dya (36773)
5 Jun 18
I prefer to be alone. But sometimes I need the company of others.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
6 Jun 18
I guess balance is your thing then. And that's good too.
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jun 18
I would rather be alone because I like time for myself and do not want much noise.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
Yes!
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR hahaha
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
4 Jun 18
Sometimes, I also want to be alone. Just like what you said, it's less distracting and you can focus on what you are doing.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
Exactly.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
4 Jun 18
@Sojourn (13837)
• India
4 Jun 18
You are just like me, I don't hang out at all.Only time I watched a movie in a movie hall was when I was a kid. Many days I never leave the house without much reason.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
And you don't feel like you miss anything, right? I don't. But I think sometimes people might not be able to relate to that... not if they are outgoing types.
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@Sojourn (13837)
• India
4 Jun 18
@AlisaTR Exactly, People call me unsocial,which sometimes hurts, but I never find any value in those baseless hangouts.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
4 Jun 18
Alone time for me. I prefer solitude over the rat race.
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 Jun 18
Yup
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