I do think we allow ourselves a lot of independence, but when you’re living with someone there are things you don’t realize you depend on each other for. Simple things like falling asleep next to someone, relying on the other person’s quick knowledge of our TV channels and other vital pieces to life. This past week, Jared was out of town doing a man trip shenanigan. I have never lived 100% on my own. When I moved out I went through a series of roommates and apartments, since I’ve lived with Jared we’ve also had on and off roommates. This past week was the first time he’s left town and I was totally on my own, and I was really enjoying my “answer to no one” lifestyle.
Jared left town on Tuesday morning. I said my good bye’s before work. I smothered Jared and Indie in kisses and really long hugs and the next thing I know *poof* they were gone! Tuesday night I came home and my bathroom light was out. I couldn’t figure out how to get the case over the lights off to change the bulbs. I gave up. I showered and did my business in the dark for 6 days. Every time Jared and I talked, I was so excited to hear about his trip and tell him about my day, that I would forget to ask about the light.
Wednesday I went to a marketing class, came home pretty late and realized if I wanted dinner I would have to go to the grocery store, since our food source aka the fridge was depleted. I went to bed hungry.
Thursday I decided I was going to get my hair done. After a few hours with Kylie, my hair was looking insanely fresh. I drove home shaking my gorgeous locks so I could catch the smell of the dye (it’s my favorite). I drove to the mailbox and I had some goodies waiting for me. I was so excited I could barely unlock my door. I bounced inside and realized there was no one home to show off my new hair or clothes too. What a let down! I did try to take selfies, but it just wasn’t the same. Plus I always shove my hair into Jared’s face and have him smell it, Shia just sneezed on me.
Friday was a beautiful day and I had planned to have all my ladies over for a “Girls Night Out”. Which was a total success. Girl’s night led to me waking up starving on Saturday. Once again, I had no one to go get food with or to go get me food. I opened the empty fridge and found 6 eggs, okay I didn’t find them, they were in the carton. I made scrambled eggs and I shared with Shia, who actually probably appreciated the gesture of my cooking way more than Jared. Come Saturday night, I was so bored. I’d been home all day and really needed to get out of my house. My friends were all busy and I was at home by myself. I called my go-to BFF, my brother. Luckily he didn’t have plans either, so we decided a brother-sister night was necessary. We bought tickets and went to the movie. We ran into my parents at the theatre, so apparently Saturday night movies run in the family. I ate A LOT of fries for dinner on Saturday.
Sunday I was beyond excited. I would have compared myself to a child that had no limits on how much Halloween candy they could eat. I cleaned the house, made the bed, changed the sheets, mopped the floor, and anything else that would make time go by a little faster. After the house looked like no one lived in, Shia and I took to pacing in front of the window. We really were anxious to see our best friends. Within an hour of being home, Jared fixed the bathroom light. What a week! I’m glad my boys are home!
What do you miss most when you’re home alone?
