Living alone for 90% of my adult life, I have developed what I like to call “Secret Single Behavior”. Basically, it is things that you do that people may think is ‘weird’. I am not even playing with you, and I think if you take a moment, you will discover you have them too (even if you are not single).
Years ago, when I was living in a townhouse in Kalamazoo, I would walk my dog Olive a couple of times a day. With each walk I would chat with her. You know, tell her about my day, ask her if the fire hydrant smells good, or if her buddy Eddie the possum showed up that day. Some of my neighbors were good friends with a guy I worked with, and they told him that they thought, I was losing my mind.
Not so much. I was just talking to my partner in crime and, I was happy to see her!
Speaking of my dog, is it ‘weird’ that I taught her sign language? I thought it was ‘weird’ that if I gave a command in Sign that she didn’t like, she would curl up her upper lip at me. Say the command out loud and she was fine…’weird’ right?
Also, I always wear my socks inside out, because I don’t like the seam rubbing against my toes. It feels like sandpaper scrapping the middle of my toes.
So, what is your ‘weird’ behavior’?
Recently, Google listed the top ‘is this weird’ questions of 2024 and here is what they came up with…
“Is it weird to go to a bar alone?”
Nay it’s really not. Worst case scenario, you chat it up with the bar tender. Heck, they will talk to you, they want a good tip. Best case, you meet someone and fall in love for a lifetime.
“Is it weird to talk to yourself?” . . .
Not really, if you think about it, you are the best listener that you have.
“Is it weird to go to a concert alone?” . . .
This one I have to the rock the boat a tad. I feel like going to a concert is a shared experience with friends or dates. To go alone, just does not sound fun.
But who I am I to judge, heck I talked to my dog.
“Is it weird to go to the movies alone?” . . .
For me, no. It’s dark, and no one can see you. In fact, one time when I went alone, I brought my pillow, and bought the Jumbo popcorn and soda.
“Is it weird to eat alone at a restaurant?”
Yes, I am weird but, I do it all the time. If it is place with TVs like Applebee’s or Buffalo Wild Wings, I just sit at the bar and watch the game. If it is an Olive Garden or Claire’s on the River, I bring a book. I am comfortable, and I think you should be too. Heck, I think it shows confidence.
Maybe there really is not any ‘weird’ behavior happening out in our world. We just have our own style that can be explained and, can be thought of as ‘weird’.
In the end though I must say being ‘weird’ has been a blessing to me. My wish for you is that you embrace your very own ‘weird’ behavior.
P.S. I love your Hair; I hope you win!
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