tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post1200929414548520064..comments2023-07-01T14:53:34.268+02:00Comments on A Green and Rosie Life: AloneA Green and Rosie Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-26441071265678374202014-03-18T22:24:28.265+01:002014-03-18T22:24:28.265+01:00You are so right about there being a fine line and...You are so right about there being a fine line and one I have at times crossed over. This was a great 10 days alone though which has now ended and normality i.e. mess, noise, routine Lego (ouch) and 4 times as much washing has returned!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-42712744466213776712014-03-18T22:20:24.605+01:002014-03-18T22:20:24.605+01:00Ever since I was a child, I've always been hap...Ever since I was a child, I've always been happy in my own company but there is a fine line between being happy in that company and feeling 'alone'. Loneliness is an awful, hollow feeling. Thankfully, I don't get the chance to be lonely now, with my beautiful family keeping me on my toes... But your 10 days sounds amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-68116664682813849672014-03-18T22:18:27.311+01:002014-03-18T22:18:27.311+01:00And now it is finished - noise and mess is back - ...And now it is finished - noise and mess is back - normality returns! Oh and early school runs! It was good fun though :)A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-51704797012228599672014-03-17T11:34:00.178+01:002014-03-17T11:34:00.178+01:00I am so sorry you are lonely pixiedust and I hope ...I am so sorry you are lonely pixiedust and I hope soon to hear that you get some alone time to sort things out xA Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-61487224983318216802014-03-17T11:32:38.326+01:002014-03-17T11:32:38.326+01:00Gosh - solo travelling. That sounds adventurous. ...Gosh - solo travelling. That sounds adventurous. Are you heading towards France at all?A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-8742260266808047032014-03-17T08:06:28.147+01:002014-03-17T08:06:28.147+01:00I could use some Me Alone time right about now tha...I could use some Me Alone time right about now that so many things are going on inside my head. I am not alone but I am lonely. <br /><br />Lovely post.<br /><br />#WotWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-31594375224546975482014-03-16T19:36:13.530+01:002014-03-16T19:36:13.530+01:00It sounds lovely! And just what I want! I find tha...It sounds lovely! And just what I want! I find that when I am alone I've very torn: part of me just loves it. Part of me misses the family. Nevertheless I'm planning some serious alone time next year, traveling solo... We'll see how that feels!Rachelhttp://rachelheller.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-90964480751145074372014-03-16T15:44:41.594+01:002014-03-16T15:44:41.594+01:00Thank you Lisa - it was exactly how I felt yet man...Thank you Lisa - it was exactly how I felt yet many people are surprised that I can actually enjoy being alone for a while.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-78886825330780491532014-03-16T15:43:35.710+01:002014-03-16T15:43:35.710+01:00I certainly do feel a certain lack of women in th...I certainly do feel a certain lack of women in this house sometimes - at least we have 2 female dogs!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-56303133307785390372014-03-16T15:42:21.089+01:002014-03-16T15:42:21.089+01:00I lever to collect them in an hour and a half and ...I lever to collect them in an hour and a half and no doubt the journey home will be full of their exploits on the lopes, some of which I might prefer not to hear!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-21141381829010445832014-03-16T15:41:15.083+01:002014-03-16T15:41:15.083+01:00Didn't mean to worry you but I did hope to mak...Didn't mean to worry you but I did hope to make people realise that for some people Alone can be a good thing.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-17748762540605435462014-03-16T15:40:30.944+01:002014-03-16T15:40:30.944+01:00Undoubtedly - although I am now clock watching to ...Undoubtedly - although I am now clock watching to when I can go and collect them from the station. A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-1099074984733019092014-03-16T13:13:08.654+01:002014-03-16T13:13:08.654+01:00When you take care of yourself, you are better ab...When you take care of yourself, you are better able to take care of others. Kudos to you for taking the time to recharge your batteries! I love that you started this post with a definition - and then applied it to yourself. Alone, but not lonely! FABULOUS!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03870683149408761955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-79974843811609857002014-03-16T08:27:11.227+01:002014-03-16T08:27:11.227+01:00What a fantastic time you are having! I think it&#...What a fantastic time you are having! I think it's so important to have time to be ourselves, even if it's just for fifteen minutes a day. Ten days worth must feel amazing! x~Andie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16848769032783314782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-21232613997378219282014-03-15T20:01:34.154+01:002014-03-15T20:01:34.154+01:00Oh that sounds so lovely and peaceful. Being a mu...Oh that sounds so lovely and peaceful. Being a mum of two boys I totally get the need to have female conversations and no lego to tread on! #WotWLous Lake Viewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458036383462198535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-39773686387017496312014-03-15T17:13:37.685+01:002014-03-15T17:13:37.685+01:00Fantastic! I wouldn't wish away the lovely co...Fantastic! I wouldn't wish away the lovely company I am usually surrounded by, but I really enjoy my own company too! I really crave it sometimes. I'm sure that it will be so nice to hear all the stories the boys will come back with!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13821433798559863761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-16617979912299047982014-03-15T13:41:05.247+01:002014-03-15T13:41:05.247+01:00I was worried when I first read the title of this ...I was worried when I first read the title of this post but I'm so glad to hear you're not feeling lonely. Having 10 days on your own sounds quite luxurious, what a lovely break xx Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071951911136769702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-88301407209765717812014-03-15T11:37:22.164+01:002014-03-15T11:37:22.164+01:00That sounds like my idea of heaven and I think it ...That sounds like my idea of heaven and I think it does us all good sometimes too.Stressy Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648645800763862401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-21390399838522259582014-03-15T10:03:31.461+01:002014-03-15T10:03:31.461+01:00Thank you - my time alone is nearing it's end ...Thank you - my time alone is nearing it's end now and I do feel very recharged.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-88157822917720193362014-03-15T10:02:34.875+01:002014-03-15T10:02:34.875+01:00The only thing I failed on was long lie-ins. I am...The only thing I failed on was long lie-ins. I am too accustomed to getting up early now and the animals still need feeding!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-61055050575386126772014-03-15T10:01:33.540+01:002014-03-15T10:01:33.540+01:00With young children it is hard but as they get old...With young children it is hard but as they get older you will find more time to be alone. And I may have to set an alarm to remember to pick them up - 10 days not watching the clock is a long time!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-15997333921448836132014-03-15T09:59:35.295+01:002014-03-15T09:59:35.295+01:00I'll let you know after they get back Anne ;)I'll let you know after they get back Anne ;)A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-33996357761222618512014-03-15T09:59:03.568+01:002014-03-15T09:59:03.568+01:00You'd be surprised how quickly it has passed ....You'd be surprised how quickly it has passed ... and how little of my To To list I have got done!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-34285480296639167172014-03-15T09:58:19.451+01:002014-03-15T09:58:19.451+01:00It isn't true for everyone but it is for me.It isn't true for everyone but it is for me.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-35904903516971671112014-03-15T09:57:12.009+01:002014-03-15T09:57:12.009+01:00I have also had a good number of people around me ...I have also had a good number of people around me - but I have had the choice of who I see and when which makes all the difference. Looking forward to seeing them back tomorrow though.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.com