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Sounds good to me!

posted by word.smith on December 1, 2005 at 12:01 PM | link to this | reply

    ...I don't think that sounds "un-normal" at all.  As a matter of fact, I feel a bit of envy toward you and Georgia.  I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself!  Blessings! 

posted by Masky on December 1, 2005 at 10:54 AM | link to this | reply

Sounds like a dream Thanksgiving to me!

posted by songbirdshafer on December 1, 2005 at 12:34 AM | link to this | reply

Quirky

I am guessing you were thankful for the peace and quiet.  It sounds like a wonderful day.

posted by Bel_ on November 30, 2005 at 10:54 PM | link to this | reply

Yes my friend

Let me tell you something; I love it. I have done it before many times. Maybe not Thanksgiving but I have done it. I have rented a limo and rode all over the place on my birthday! I bought 5 bottles of Moet and rode for 4 hrs. in the back of the limo all  by my self. We (the limo driver and I) rode down the coast and back and I couldn't have enjoyed it more if it were a surpise party. No one could find me and I loved it. Solitude can be liberating to the mind that doesn't have a need for confirmation. Who cares if they don't understand us! F-mm and feed em beans, and string beans if they cant take a joke.

posted by DigityChronicles on November 30, 2005 at 4:29 PM | link to this | reply

Hey Quirks!

I'm so glad you had such a great day!  I did, too.  I think there are more of "us" out there than we think ...

posted by Georgia on November 30, 2005 at 4:10 PM | link to this | reply

posted by Katray2 on November 29, 2005 at 11:25 PM | link to this | reply

Sounded much better than mine!

posted by PhillysTales on November 29, 2005 at 6:31 PM | link to this | reply

Quirky

That sounds like a great day. I know people used to pull that on me when it was just my eldest son and I. I wouldn't mope until they pryed and left me feeling like I wasn't adequate. Back in those days, I lived by what people thought of me. I wish I had handled it like you did. Thanksgiving really isn't a BIG holiday for me to begin with. I would have much rather spent it your way then dealing with small talk, although I actually got a bit of artwork from the day. After seeing my art, Jonathan's uncle asked me to do a piece for his daughter.

Glad to hear you had a wonderful day.

posted by LifeByLisa on November 29, 2005 at 6:13 PM | link to this | reply

I enjoy solidtude sometimes too. I just get too much of it.

posted by Gubby on November 29, 2005 at 7:29 AM | link to this | reply

Sounds wonderful, Quirky!  I would kill for some time like that!  I love spending time with my family, especially during the holidays, simply because that's what my personality dictates.  But now you've got my longing for last summer, for the two and a half weeks I spent in Florida with my grandmother by myself....ah, bliss.  Nothing like some nice quiet time amidst the holiday rush!

posted by Tandra on November 29, 2005 at 3:52 AM | link to this | reply

I agree with MayB about the second part of her comment:)

I have spent holidays alone too, and sometimes that is just what you need!

posted by Meringue on November 28, 2005 at 6:44 PM | link to this | reply

It sounds about right for someone called QuirkyAlone! It is funny how people think anyone would prefer overeating with people they really don't know very well or perhaps they know too well.

posted by Azur on November 28, 2005 at 12:27 PM | link to this | reply

Quirky

Kudos to you! That takes real courage.

posted by avant-garde on November 28, 2005 at 12:09 PM | link to this | reply

One of the best Christmases I've had in some time

was one about three years ago that I spent absolutely alone. I slept late -- real late -- for the first time on Christmas morning in at least twenty years. I hung out around the house and did absolutely nothing, probably had a beer and a Christmas burger and just chilled, and it was great. When the rest of the family got there the next day, I was refreshed, recharged, and able to handle the attendant madness.

posted by strat on November 28, 2005 at 11:09 AM | link to this | reply

I was thankful to have...

someone else do most of the cooking!! And other kids to entertain mine...and I got to see two nieces and my brother and SIL. (and my parents, but I see them a fair amount anyway.) ...I also go to see one of their 3 cats and sneeze my little head off for about 24 hours straight... and now I am still trying to get my sinuses back into shape after allergy land... okay I had better stop now since I wrote more here than in my blog.

posted by FactorFiction on November 28, 2005 at 8:09 AM | link to this | reply

Hiya! Just letting you know that I had passed through and am catching up on some reading. Take care and happy blogging!

A Postcard by Dave    Delivered by Littlemspickles

 

posted by littlemspickles on November 28, 2005 at 5:40 AM | link to this | reply

Sounds like a good day to me!

I would have stayed home if I had the chance.  Curled up in bed with a kitty or two, reading a good book.

posted by Jemmie211 on November 27, 2005 at 11:37 PM | link to this | reply

lol that's cool...

Why do ppl always think we have to eat the same way other ppl do and to act in a conventional way...I like the fact you did that differently!

posted by Marshallengraved on November 27, 2005 at 11:30 PM | link to this | reply

quirky

I keep thinking of Broadway Danny Rose, when he has his loser clients over and they have turkey TV dinners, and the beauty of all these "pathetic"people gathered together as a makeshift family. 

For me, I have a thanksgiving fantasy of being alone, and eating hot dogs, and actually getting to watch the football games in their entirety, something I've not had the pleasure of doing for over ten years. 

posted by tbgroucho on November 27, 2005 at 8:25 PM | link to this | reply

Happy Thanksgiving!

I too enjoy long periods of solitude. I try to eat lunch by myself every day. Most people consider this weird.

posted by fwmystic on November 27, 2005 at 8:25 PM | link to this | reply

Sounds quite OK to me, Quirky......

After Thanksgiving dinner, I was quite stuffed and miserable.  See, you weren't!

If you have children and grandchildren, you gotta do it, and it was great to spend the day with all of them.  I think it all depends on your situation, too, don't you? 

Glad you had a splendid day,  and you did it your way. 

posted by MaggieMae on November 27, 2005 at 6:15 PM | link to this | reply

Hey Quirky, the best thing about Christmas is that Aloofus (my Samoyed wolf cross) and I can walk unburdened by traffic until mid morning. The best times are when all is white with snow and the smells of cooking drift to us as we walk happy in our world. I have learned the fine art of enjoying my own company when the opportunity exposes itself. I would like to make a living at writing. Can You help point me some place, please?

posted by Bud-Oracle on November 27, 2005 at 4:57 PM | link to this | reply

Quirky

Hello.. Sounds like you had a great day and are thankful for it, and that is just great in my book!

posted by BrightIrish on November 27, 2005 at 4:28 PM | link to this | reply

Q

Hey, whatever is a good day to you!  There's no reason to do what society thinks you should do.  I've yet to spend a holiday alone, but I spend every other waking moment that way (well, not when I'm at work.) My sister moved about 60 miles away in January, so I had to go to her house for Thanksgiving.  If I hadn't known it would hurt her - and my Mom's - feelings, I SO easily could have stayed here in my pajamas and piddled around the house, NOT making that damn drive!  Plus I have to admit I'm not much of a cook and I was looking forward to my sister's cooking.  And the lemon cheesecake.  But there's not a thing in the world wrong with spending a holiday alone. I do feel sorry for those who desperately wish to spend it with others and have no one. But for those of us who are just loners?  More power to you (us)! 

posted by Holy_Grail on November 27, 2005 at 3:36 PM | link to this | reply

Here, here Quirky...

I'm glad you chose to take time for yourself...And no, I don't feel sorry for you in the least!!  I hope you had a fantastic holiday!!

posted by lovelyladymonk on November 27, 2005 at 3:28 PM | link to this | reply