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How much time do you spend alone?

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Spic-N-SpaN
Posts: 2002 - Karma: 1,465
Ive just been doing a lot of self reflecting lately and would like to know how other people spend there time.

for me its probably 55% of my time is spent alone
Jan 22 2012 2:34AM
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zooded.
Posts: 152 - Karma: 75
yeah, i only have like 3 tight friends and everyone else at my school i am on friendly terms with, but i never hang out with them. I thought this was bad at first and tried hanging out with other ppl, but i do everything with those 3 chicks and i feel so comfortable around them and i realized they're all i need haha. and i say i spend like 60% chillin with myself...i only hang with ppl over the weekends and breaks.
Jan 23 2012 9:10PM
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squibble
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GO CITY EXPLORING
Jan 23 2012 9:37PM
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Bogs
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i feel the same way man. i always tell myself to just be more social and outgoing and it never works/i forget about it when i'm actually in a crowd.

i personally find it incredibly difficult to talk to people. i have no idea how to make small talk and people often misunderstand what i'm saying and miss what i really mean, i don't know why really, but it happens. point is, i've learned that, on the rare occasions that i do meet someone i find easy to talk to, i try my best to become friends with that person and keep talking to them when i get the chance and hopefully turn it into a lasting/meaningful friendship, which normally works out from my experience.

idk. so much that i could say on the topic, but i wont...yet
Jan 23 2012 9:48PM
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saskskierftw
Posts: 898 - Karma: 62
My social circle is really small. For me, I'm fine with staying at home for a weekend by myself and building/working on things in my shop rather the going to some party. I enjoy doing things on my own, but then sometimes I realize how much it sucks to not have anyone else around.. Basically if I'm not at school, then I won't be around anyone other then my family.
Jan 23 2012 9:58PM
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TheStamos
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Wha kind of shop do you have?
Jan 23 2012 10:37PM
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RoofDaRoofieDogg
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A lot lately. For the past few months, I've barely talked to anyone besides my girlfriend and a few friends. I put all of my time and effort into this girl, and a lot of my old friendships are now non-existant. She recently broke up with me, and I was completely devastated. My first instinct was to go talk to a close friend, but then came to the realization that I didn't have any friends because I had spent almost all of my time with this girl. So yeah, i've pretty much been alone most of the time lately. I haven't even left my house in a few days, or talked to anyone, besides people on the internet obviously. I'm kind of a wreck right now haha
Jan 23 2012 10:42PM
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ski93
Posts: 1280 - Karma: 84
half the time probably. I like spending time alone
Jan 23 2012 10:43PM
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Most of my time.. As a few people said before, if i spend too much time around people little things start to get under my skin.. Intravert, probably. The only time i really dislike being alone is when im skiing especially hiking the park day after day or doing urban or backyard setups. My area kinda sucks because most everyone only cares about pow and the few people who know anything about freeskiing have little interest in it or are complete gapers. Wish I had a crew to ski with so we could build off eachother and challenge eachother to progress. Not a whole lot of incentive when its only me and my little bro
Jan 23 2012 10:47PM
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henrytargett
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since i live at home with my family i suppose none of my time is spent alone since theres usually someone at home... but I spend probably 6 hours a day alone in my room (not including sleeping) except on weekends when i probably spend less time in my room alone and more time in the community center parking lot.
Jan 23 2012 10:58PM
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SpaghettiWizard
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I used to never, NEVER, be alone between like 9 am and 11pm, but I started to realize i was hanging out mostly with douches, and kinda said fuck it. The last 3 or 4 months have been really different, being alone all the time, but really i see who I want to see enough, and i'll get used to it.
Jan 23 2012 11:02PM
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Jennings
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Jan 23 2012 11:07PM
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Jibbidy
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Pat on the back NS for a mature thread, very good. Haha. I've gone through drawn out phases of introversion/extroversion in my life depending on changing circumstances. At heart I crave social interaction, yet there has to be solid time to myself here and there to sort of...come back to myself.

On confidence: Basically from long time happy ski bums and other older, wiser friends, I've found confidence to be this...

Not giving a FUCK (about negative criticism), living WILDY, while keeping yourself in CHECK, and practicing ENTHUSIAM.

The next time you open your mouth to criticize, whine, or complain, close it back shut, until someone else speaks instead. Seriously, do it the next time you itch to bitch! Negative thinking carries a vibe with it that affects others around you, making them more likely to think negatively, bringing the mood down. Enthusiasm is like magic, and it draws people towards you. Learn to be stoked, all of the time.




Jan 23 2012 11:19PM
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mozzy
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A lot, actually. Mostly because I can't seem to find too many like-minded people around me. I really do like socializing in small groups, large groups are kind of a turnoff.

So I've gotten used to it. I travel on my own, generally hit the slopes on my own, hike / camp solo, eat in restaurants on my own. That's life, I guess, part of it comes from being on the road a lot, and being a general loner. I'd love to have company in small to moderate doses, and I love hanging out with friends.

I suppose that even if I find my mate, that I will still need to have that time on my own regardless.


Jan 23 2012 11:51PM
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AviadIL
Posts: 245 - Karma: 30
i wouldn't call avoriaz a city, it's like a small village so there's not much to do here..not many bars out there too...
but when i step into the bar by my building, the bartender already knows what's the order so it's cool..
Jan 24 2012 11:30AM
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sniche
Posts: 493 - Karma: 37
Barely any, but I live at home with brother and Sister mom/dad. Work 40 a week with construction crew, ski and get fucked up with friends every weekend.

My bro lived alone for a year in an apartment once. Shit changed him I swear. I dont think I ever want to live alone...
Jan 24 2012 11:46AM
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caliskigirl
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This is great advice, great post :)
This is also exactly how I try to live my life...and it's all true. If you are a positive, confident, enthusiastic person then people will be drawn towards you. Negativity and positivity are both contagious. If you want to surround yourself with positive people, then you have to be positive too.
Regarding the original post...I consider myself more of an extrovert (I'm a very social person), but I do like/appreciate my alone time-I like to use my runs to think and reflect, and prefer just having my border collies for company (but they are typically always with me except at school). I enjoy skiing or horseback riding on my own too sometimes, and certainly don't mind just chilling with a good book or the internet sometimes :)
Jan 24 2012 11:57AM
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Sallabillz
Posts: 1289 - Karma: 762
based on this , i guess im an intorvert , never heard of such things
Jan 24 2012 12:18PM
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EC-Skier
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this, i go to a boarding school haha
Jan 24 2012 12:20PM
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Kazabazua
Posts: 3529 - Karma: 1,128
This. A lot of people tend to annoy me with stupidity. On a side note I just electrocuted myself by sticking a knife in the toaster.
Jan 24 2012 12:22PM
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skifoo
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it depends, on winters its basically how much i hang with friends at slope. Sometimes i just want to do speed runs and ski alone, sometimes its cooler with friends.

I haven't really skied even once alone this year. its pissing me off , because i always have to stop before and after every obstacle.

On summer it depends on what we do with friends, if its just playing video games in dark room, its a big no no.
Jan 24 2012 12:46PM
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
I live in a tiny house with 6 other guys. I'm literally never alone
Jan 24 2012 2:45PM
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