go to a movie alone

I had nothing to do on Sunday, so I decided to go to a 4:30 showing of The Soloist. It wasn’t hard at all. Thanks to the commentor who mentioned they she worked at a theater and that people came all the time by themselves. So I wasn’t nervous walking in and buy a ticket for just myself. And I wasn’t nervous when I let myself buy the biggest Diet Coke they had. It was a little akward while I was sitting there before the show with nobody to talk to. It was also strange when I had to leave in the middle to go to the bathroom (blame the large soda) and had to take my belongings with me. Usually I would just leave them with my friend. The hardest part of it is the internal issues this brings up. How did I become this person that doesn’t have enough friends and doesn’t have a boyfriend and has to go to a movie alone. But overall, I feel really proud of myself. And that is what matters the most.

There are 2 movies that I really want to see. I’m thinking popcorn. I’m thinking kleenex cuz I’ll probably cry (because I always cry at good movies)! I will think of it as a treat to myself. I will step back and experience Everything about the movie-going experience and go with an open heart to love everyone I see. And if I start to feel sorry for myself, I will give thanks that I am able to drive to the theater, walk into the theater, pay for the movie, sit through the entire movie, enjoy popcorn, be thankful for the gift of sight and hearing and taste. Yeah. That’s what I’ll do!! :)

Went to see Aviator on a business trip to CA alone. I wound up sitting next to an elderly lady who also was there alone! She said she missed her husband who had passed away so she kept doing all the things they used to do together… whether she could get a friend to go or not! We really appreciated the unique company especially at a film that spurred conversation afterwards. I have since went to 2 other movies alone, a comedy (Hitch) and a drama and though I didn’t meet anyone there, I really enjoyed just listening to my own thoughts. Very peaceful.

I’ve managed to learn to eat alone, which I’m sure I learned from so darn much business travel. So why not go to a movie alone? I’m hoping that someone else from here with partner up with me and do this within 2 weeks. Must…. get…. popcorn! My strategy? Probably avoid “date night.” Anyone interested in taking the challenge with me?

I’m scared to death to do this. And what better way to overcome your fear than to look it in the eye and eat movie theater popcorn?

Yay!! I finally did it on Friday. I went to see Twilight and there were not many people in the theatre. I felt strange at first, but once I got in there and saw others alone, I felt better. It was kind of strange to not have someone to comment to, but also nice to not have someone talking to me while I am trying to watch the movie. One goal down, 19 to go!

I am one that has always gone to movies by myself and I just wanted to say that it is so freeing and wonderful.

I just want to encourage every single one of you to give it a try! IT ROCKS! :) :) :)

You always get to see the movie you want to see

You do not have to worry if the person next to you is having a good time

You don’t have to share your popcorn/candy etc

You can have both armrests to yourself if you are not in a crowded theater

You can sit in the place of your choice

You can cry with out being embarrassed

The list goes on and on! GO FOR IT!!

~Lindy

I felt like a little bit of a loser, but at least I didn’t have to give anyone a ride home.

yay! empowering, but it sucked not having someone to make snarky comments to, heehee.

this was fun but not as fun as i thought. i probably didnt pick the best movie and i went just to kill time between classes since i have almost a 4 hour break. not bad though.