I have been sitting a lonely soul (well, considering office and other living beings don't exist!) since past 3 weeks. It's been 5+ years of seeing someone and it feels very "dead" when they are not around for a while! However, taking a cue from the likes of Alexander Selkirk,whose solitude was undoubtedly more renowned (not to mention, much longer and treacherous) than mine, here is my list of top 10 activities to keep yourself busy when completely alone :)
10. Sleep: the oldest, and one of the most efficient techniques to "kill" time.
9. Work extra hours: I spent this weekend sitting at work in my dark cubicle, working away on some stupid code; and i did not really dislike it! What's more; it might just help you get that raise/promotion if appraisal is around the corner!
8. Read: Get some books, magazines, novels or whatever you can get your 'effin hands on!
7. Hang out with your gender group: Nothing defines having fun that sharing a pitcher with a more "like-minded" community! The fun factor quadruples when you realize even their "better parts" are away just like yours!!!
6. Check out chicks(hunks for the female species): The best way to evaluate/assess your current "stock value"! Undoubtedly fun, but may prove hazardous in the short and/or long terms! True story!
5. Clan Matches FTW!: Cmmon! CounterStrike? Killzone2? Anything you ever played with your friends/clans online is calling you! Late night matches on weekends are akin to manna from heaven. Even sweeter if you win them; More delicious if you dominate them;and 100% fruitful if you get an invite from xxxHotChickxxx for joining her clan!(Caution: beware of fake names!!!)
4. Rub it into the married acquaintances: Oh yes! What could be more fun than telling a married person who gets to face his true "better half" everyday;while you are free to roam around, and do whatever you feel like? Full throttle on this one!
3. Cook: Yes! Seriously! Learn to cook something new! It's fun, makes you more independent, and helps you in regards with point no. SIX!
2. Lonely long drives: Nothing freshens you up like an early morning drive on the highway! Just plug in your favorite song and ride away. Very regenerative and relaxing. Driving at 110kph with "Open Road" just melting in your ears! Nothing quite like it!
1. Upkeep yourself: Yes, its time you start taking care of yourself! With no one around to divert attention; wake up and take a look at yourself in the mirror, shave regularly, work on shedding that extra bulk, and rejuvenate yourself!
In case you feel you can make any more additions to the list; or wanna list your own; please do so in the comments section!
Regards
Rish
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Nifty post, makes a lot of sense and love the tidbits of humor here and there :)
ReplyDeletebaba rishu das! thanks for the pearls of wisdom.. these lines should go into the to-do book of any self-respecting bachelor-in-waiting.. :P
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