Do you do things on your own?

[Vallerina 2]

I tried snowboarding out for the first time this past Sunday, and I went by myself. I asked for lessons, and they were really busy with about 11,000 kids, so I had to wait for a bit. I went up to the window again, and she asked who the lessons were for. I told her that the lessons were for me. She asked how many, and I got confused because I just told her the lessons were for me. So, she asked how many kids I had, and I told her that I had none. She looked shocked. She said something about how brave I was for coming to take lessons all by myself.

Personally, I don't get it. I've done lots and lots of things by myself. Sometimes, doing things like taking snowboarding lessons is better when you're all alone because you're not distracted by friends/family. You're concentrating on what you need to do.

So, do you do things on your own? Do you feel weird about it? I've done lots of things on my own, and I don't really think about it (until someone's shocked about it.)

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[OrangeJumper 0]

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I tried snowboarding out for the first time this past Sunday, and I went by myself. I asked for lessons, and they were really busy with about 11,000 kids, so I had to wait for a bit. I went up to the window again, and she asked who the lessons were for. I told her that the lessons were for me. She asked how many, and I got confused because I just told her the lessons were for me. So, she asked how many kids I had, and I told her that I had none. She looked shocked. She said something about how brave I was for coming to take lessons all by myself.

Personally, I don't get it. I've done lots and lots of things by myself. Sometimes, doing things like taking snowboarding lessons is better when you're all alone because you're not distracted by friends/family. You're concentrating on what you need to do.

So, do you do things on your own? Do you feel weird about it? I've done lots of things on my own, and I don't really think about it (until someone's shocked about it.)

I guess I'm a little confused why that would be such a shock to someone........hmmmmmm?

The Original Cabana Boy!

[Vallerina 2]

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I guess I'm a little confused why that would be such a shock to someone........hmmmmmm?

I really don't know! I mean, it seems people usually do things in groups. For example, how many people come out to the dz doing a tandem with at least one other person they know? How many people do you see at a restaurant eating alone?

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[eeneR 3]

All the time...there are times it is just better that way. When I lived in colorado i would take off and ski all day by myself. It was the most wondeful thing. I love to take off and go hiking alone too.

Sometimes I just really dont want people around...it is nice to spend time with me.

Still the funniest is the looks I get when I go to dinner or a movie alone. Havent done the movie in awhile, but have done dinner a few times. People look at you like you are nutz...

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[Rebecca 0]

I do things on my own often enough. If I go out to eat alone, I like to bring a book - gives me entertainment and something to focus on if I want it.

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[Vallerina 2]

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Havent done the movie in awhile, but have done dinner a few times. People look at you like you are nutz...

When they start doing that, I think I'll start having a conversation with my imaginary coworker.

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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So, do you do things on your own? Do you feel weird about it? I've done lots of things on my own, and I don't really think about it (until someone's shocked about it.)

I don't get it either. I'm like you, Val!
Is it because we are females doing things by ourselves? Would people give men the same kind of amazed looks and comments if they were doing things by themselves? It's hard to say.

Imo, it's not so amazing to be independent. It's a good trait to have, though.

[Vallerina 2]

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I hate being distracted by others or even slowed down by others.

Yeah, a lot of times I feel I get more out of something (lessons or whatnot) if I go in completely by myself. Sometimes, I thought it was crazy to NOT doing something by yourself. For example, I thought moving in with your best friend from high school into the dorms in college was crazy.

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Is it because we are females doing things by ourselves? Would people give men the same kind of amazed looks and comments if they were doing things by themselves? It's hard to say.

Hmm...I don't know. I think part of it is generational. I notice that older people are more in shock that I'm doing something on my own.

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[livendive 8]

I do things by myself all the time. Snowboarding is just one of them. Hitting the slopes with friends can be fun, but after awhile, I get tired of having to stop & wait for others. Sometimes (probably half the time) I prefer going up by myself, so I can just put on the headphones, crank up some funk, and then just go fast and make turns. I did learn the downside of this last year though, in the trees, out of bounds, on the backside of an unfamiliar mountain. I also like mountain-biking by myself...going my own pace and not wasting breath talking. My ex had a real problem with that, because she thought biking was something we should do together, but her idea of of a good ride (slow, on pavement) and my idea are two different things. She also didn't like the fact that I like to occassionally hit bars by myself, so I can sit, drink a beer, think about stuff, and just generally relax without feeling obligated to talk to anyone.

I love my family and friends, and I like spending time with them. I also like time to myself, and I like to do things with that "me-time", not just sit around doing nothing.

I will admit that sometimes it can get out of hand. I recently did a naked runway run, by myself, while it was snowing like crazy. I should have had people with me for that one!

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[eeneR 3]

Only thing that sucks is trying to go climbing without a belay partner...if you are top rope climbing

On belay......?
On belay.........?
On belay.............?

hrrm....

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[GTAVercetti 0]

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So, do you do things on your own? Do you feel weird about it? I've done lots of things on my own, and I don't really think about it (until someone's shocked about it.)

I think it is awesome that you went alone. I wish more people had the confidence to do things by themselves. Everyone would do alot more cool things. For instance, I alwasys wanted to skydive and my friends kept saying, "sure, sometime." And when I asked when, they flaked.

So I went alone.

I wanted to study in Europe but none of my friends could afford it.

So I went alone for 6 months.

I wanted to visit certain places in Europe on a backpack trip while my friends wanted to go other places.

So I went alone. I was forced to meet new people and I got to snowboard in Zermatt because I didn't follow everyone else. And then I went back for a month after graduation. Alone. There may be a pattern developing here

And lastly, whenever a movie comes out that I want to see and no one is around to go with me, I go alone. No problem at all.

Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

[livendive 8]

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Only thing that sucks is trying to go climbing without a belay partner...if you are top rope climbing

Regardless of belay, isn't top roping kinda tough to do by yourself?

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[OrangeJumper 0]

And lastly, whenever a movie comes out that I want to see and no one is around to go with me, I go alone. No problem at all.

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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Only thing that sucks is trying to go climbing without a belay partner...if you are top rope climbing

You're silly! No, I obviously meant that I took one lesson by myself when I first began.

Then, I began to climb with the regulars. I used to lead climb, so I needed someone to belay me, for sure! Usually, I would rather climb with one partner or a smaller, hard-core group, rather than a big group with wildly varying levels. THAT does slow you down, trust me! Also, many people climb by themselves when they boulder.

[Adrock 0]

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Is it because we are females doing things by ourselves? Would people give men the same kind of amazed looks and comments if they were doing things by themselves? It's hard to say.

I think part of it has to do with the female factor. The last boogie I went to, I went alone, and everyone I talked to was so amazed that I had come alone, "especially because I was a girl."

I love going to boogies alone, it's a great way to meet new people. Otherwise you tend to hang out with the same people, and not go outside your small circle as much.

Addie

[Vallerina 2]

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I wanted to visit certain places in Europe on a backpack trip while my friends wanted to go other places.

That is really cool! I wish I would have the time to do that!

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[chaoskitty 0]

I remember this girl who called the DZ on her birthday and just decided she wanted to jump. Nobody came with her. She had a blast. I kind of wish she would have come back, she was really fun.

[freakydiver 0]

I do alot alone - alot of my friends found less time for me when my daughter was born... Kids freak some people out I guess.

-- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

[Vallerina 2]

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The last boogie I went to, I went alone, and everyone I talked to was so amazed that I had come alone, "especially because I was a girl."

Oh my gosh! That reminds me of when I went to Quincy! I went by myself. I had a few friends that were going to be there, but none that I could really jump with (I only had 60 or 70 jumps, and they were all going to do big-ways and whatnot; I had a few freeflying friends, too, but I had no interest in freeflying at that time.) I heard that so much there, too. I'm extremely glad that I went basically alone. I met so many people (like Mary and Billvon) that were so incredible, and I may not have met them if I was hanging out in a group.

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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I think part of it has to do with the female factor. The last boogie I went to, I went alone, and everyone I talked to was so amazed that I had come alone, "especially because I was a girl."

I love going to boogies alone, it's a great way to meet new people. Otherwise you tend to hang out with the same people, and not go outside your small circle as much.

Good for you! Every boogie that I have ever attended, I have gone by myself beginning when I had about fifty jumps or so. Sometimes, I don't even know anyone there. It is a great way to meet new people to jump with and a way to not have bias against certain groups because you are there to meet everyone and make your own decisions.

Btw, hope to meet you, Adrock!

[windcatcher 0]

wow, this sounds like a thread I had going about a week ago. I am starting to do things by myself more, I think I am pretty good company most of the time, cept maybe certain times of the month

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[champu 1]

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Havent done the movie in awhile, but have done dinner a few times. People look at you like you are nutz...

When they start doing that, I think I'll start having a conversation with my imaginary coworker.

I go to movies / out to eat alone all the time. If people look at me weird... well... who cares?

But, think about it, when you go out to a movie or dinner with other people, how often do you actually notice or pay mind to people that are there alone?

I imagine it works both ways, people aren't going to stare at me just cause I'm alone, more than likely they're not even paying attention.

[mouth 0]

I do lots of things along. My first DZ.com boogie I went alone. I have no problems getting in the car or plane doing my own thing. I figure I'm a big girl and can handle most anything.

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Hot Mama
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[Vallerina 2]

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But, think about it, when you go out to a movie or dinner with other people, how often do you actually notice or pay mind to people that are there alone?

Rarely...unless it's that creepy guy at the bar who keeps staring. Actually, I don't think I've noticed peope giving me weird looks either!

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[ladyskydiver 0]

Do a lot of things on my own. Doesn't bother me at all.

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