I don't know what to do. Aside from stints in the hospital, this is the first time I've been alone in years. I mean just me and the dog. I will have about 52 hours all to myself and I don't know what to do with my time!
Any suggestions?

Learning to play a musical instrument is a great way to spend free time.

Well I figured out one thing to do. We now have someone who has a longer board name then I do! Yes I counted letters!

As a guy I love to build things. I have radio equipment that can scan all of the bands. I love my computer, my toys, and my house always has something that needs to be cleaned or worked on. When I am not studying for another license, I enjoy reading a good sci-fi book. I have had many a space battle alongside Kirk and Spock, episodes never aired. My favorite was the Dreadnought.

Does this mean your hubbie finally got a job? I read your first chapter of your book and I learned he was looking for work.

WEll, there's gotta be some local Democrat or Progressive running for office in your area, Maybe you could check them out and help them get elected if you like their platform.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/ is a good place to start.

Learning a new musical instrument or language could also be a great challenge.

Or, being more practical, you could learn something that could potentially generate some income for you that could do from home. Take something you're already good at and capitalize on it.

What are you good at that you enjoy doing?

What do you suck at that you could get better at with practice?

The book was about what happened to me last year. He got a job last summer. Right now he's in Florida taking the kids there, they are staying for a week but he's coming back on Sunday. So I've been alone with the dog all day!
I made a nice dent in weeding the backyard, did some laundry, took a nap and now I'm sorting through some of the kids clothes. The nap was like a slice of heaven to me! I never get to do that.

If you like jazz, you can come to one of my jazz gigs in Manhattan! Music is good for the soul, the mind, the heart and the spirit! Happy 4th Kim!

Happy 4th to you and everyone!

What I do is make quilts and donate them to Charity...mostly sick kids and old people that are in nursing homes. They always love them!! They don't have to be big or fancy or perfect, just made with love........

Awww man. You're making me feel like I have to be all altruistic and all I want is some selfish alone time!

I don't know, hmmmm, lemme see, ok. Buy a big box of twinkies and share them with your dog ? My dog and I just cruised to a country store for pizza, buffalo wings and teaberry icecream. She getting better at driving with each trip. I like to sit at the back window and bark at people myself. Sometimes she rolls down the window for me so I can catch bugs in my mouth. Our favorite sayings are "Car ride fun", "Car go fast" and "icecream good".

When I need some quiet time, I enjoy sitting in my back yard under the trees and watching the squirrels. I can sit for hours just absorbing the beauty of nature.

See, there it is.

Go for it. Suggestion, if U just take notes res whatever you are doing no matter what U do, it will be a selfish endeavor. Going to the mailbox could be s selfish endeavor. But it won't mean anything unless you can write about it...share your experience.

Have you tried online role playing games?

Rent all those movies the husband and kids won't let you watch in peace, buy a nice bottle of wine and whatever snacks you can't eat in peace when everyone is home and become the couch potato you always knew you could be!

When you are tired of that, read. Nothing is more perfect than a good book and a quiet house.

2 years of WOW. Got bored with it (plus it's expensive).

Yeah I did that a bit last night. I started watching my musicals that I never get to watch. Last night was Evita and Enchanted. I'm sure I'll pull out more today.

Exactly. Healthy, happy recreation.

I run two businesses, that can wear one out.
I like to get blazed, play the guitar, squeeze my gal's boobs and sleep.

All in a day's work.

Well I might have had time to squeeze your gal's boob, but certainly not enough time to learn to play the guitar.

I work 30 hrs/wk in retail, so I'm on my feet all day. After 4 days straight of work, I'm dead. I attend college and this next semester, I'll be taking English and Political Science.

I'm the only one that takes care of the house (gardening, cleaning, laundry). I play/take care of 2 dogs & 3 birds.

Been trying to go out and do more stuff this summer. My daughter and I will be attending "American Idol" concert Wednesday night. Before the season finale, she said, "Mom, we have to go this time." This will be our 3rd.

In October, my good friend and I go on our annual trek to Apple Hill. We belong to the wine clubs there and have a blast wine tasting. (There's more to Apple Hill than apples) I'll be taking my daughter this year because she'll be turning 21 in Oct.

For me its getting lost in a good book. A good author will open my minds eye to places i could never imagined. Currently George R.R. Martin Is painting an exciting new landscape in my mind. I hope all goes well for you.
Lester

Kim--Let me take away all the magic of learning the guitar. First, buy a guitar, and a tuner, tune to E. Also buy a song book that has the chords, not, tabs.
The chords have a graph, with dots, and that's where you put your fingers. Strum your favorite song and sing, that's how I learned and I was only 15. I just figured out that the dot's are where you put your fingers and I was off and runnin'. My first song I learned, Lyin' Eyes by the Eagles. Have fun!

If I ever have a moment when I'm not working I might try to remember how to play the Saxophone and the Guitar. But who am I kidding? In this economy I'll be working 24/7 until I'm 90 or I drop from exhaustion.

I miss being a musician.

I was alone, once, maybe twice....
any hooo I learned to juggle



and inmprove on my guitar playing

I love that graphic Lila

For the Alliance!

though I haven't played in months...

I hate to get graphic, but when I have free time and my husband's not around I rub one off. LOLOLOLOLOL

Oh come on!!!! You didn't think that was just a little bit funny???? Great for stress relief....

It's that easy? Ya make me wanna get out my guitar again. And I have a piano that I only peck at now. Creating a melody is very hard for me, but I HAVE done it a time or two or three.

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What to do when alone? Long hot baths.

Op, forgot this quote that came to mind:





(though, Phantom, I mean x-ray, Kayden just stated the obvious.)

Hilarious. I just don't need to know if you're wackin' off or not.

I don't have a tool to wack.... like I said.... "Rub" the little man in the boat.

http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/


you can find me here much of the time

You mean when we're alone we all jack-off?
I suppose so. Sorry to spoil the joke. Please carry on with your masturbation humor. It's a little low brow for me but what the hell?

Ha! Now who's being too literal?

Kaydens lucky. His Ma' is way cool

Kim. you live on the Island, go to the beach with a good book. Any free time I have is usually spent gardening or shopping. I love to shop. So materialistic...

I know it sounds silly being that I'm on the Island, but I've never been a beach person. Besides with the radiation I'm going through I don't really want to risk burning my skin more.
8 more treatments!!

I admire a woman who can admit that she's trying to smother the little man in the canoe, but that's just me...

My work is my play.ILOVE my job.I am a nude artist's model AND a painter in my time off!Doesn't get better than that!

I don't believe you, post a pic to prove it, .... of yourself, unless your a guy, well no even if, not for me, but for our gay friends.

Sometimes I post silly pictures on the internet.

NEVER. Ever. Still a virgin to that sort of a thing. And I'm not bitter either.

I read insatiably and I play World of Warcraft in the morning before heading to the hospital. My dog always sleeps on my lap when I play, cute lil guy.

When I have time to, I garden, work out, and crochet afghans for gifts. I have busy hands, always have to be doing something.

Kim,
You're on Long Island.... Go fishing!
Lots of single guys around if that interest you!

My Brother!!!!!!!

Kim's happily married Ed

OK....but I still suggest fishing. I love being on the beach and watching the sunrise. It is sort of a religious experience.