Independent Living

I am feeling rather accomplished tonight.

I decided to get out of the house and take myself out to attempt some writing and calendar planning. 

The reason I'm feeling accomplished is rather silly. 

I took myself out, to Ihop. 

To anyone walking in I probably look like a pathetic loser. 

I'm in a corner booth with my laptop plugged in, notebook and phone nearby, with a piece of chocolate cake and a cup of coffee. 

Little do they know how bold this is for me. A year ago I never would have been caught dead alone in a restaurant, especially this late in the evening. I always prided myself with being an independent person, but the truth is I always surrounded myself with people. 

I've realized recently how much "me time" I require in order to function. It's nice to sip a cup of coffee alone in a busy place. It's nice to sit and watch. Tonight, I'm taking myself out to prove to myself that I can be alone and be happy. As silly as that is, I feel proud to be independent (at least I do tonight).

So tonight, in this crummy IHOP, I remind myself that being alone is good. Being alone is good for me.