The moments I hear my front door close and I realize I am finally home alone gives me a sense of relief. When I get that time where my house is completely empty, that means no TV blaring from the living room or no shrieking sounds of my siblings bickering back and forth. Complete silence. When you ask most people what they're favorite thing to do in their free time they will usually say go shopping, hangout with friends, or eat. For me, it's being alone and having me time.

The term "me time" to me, means taking that time off and spending it doing whatever you like to do. Having time to be with yourself and surround yourself in your own thoughts with nothing and no one else around you to intrude. Now don't get me wrong, I love being around people and no I do not consider myself a "loner", I just enjoy those moments of being alone and doing things that make me happy for example binge watching netflix shows, or making random recipes I find on Pinterest, although most of them come out like crap. It's the little things that makes me happy.

I found the gratification in having me time when I went to college. I was so used to living at home in house full of loud voices and TV's on in almost every room, but then once I came to college, even though I had roommates I still was able to be alone and take it easy. Having a schedule full of classes everyday and hours set aside to do homework and study, that is when you know that you need me time the most. It kept me sane. Whenever I took the time off to just be with myself I was able to figure out my goals, stay organized, and get to know myself more. There is no one who knows you better than yourself and that's why it is important to get to know you. That's what being alone helped me do.

I think it is important for everyone no matter how busy your schedule is to make sure you take time off to unwind and hangout with yourself, trust me, sounds lame but it is rewarding and satisfying. Having me time is what keeps us sane living in the crazy 9-5 world we live in. It will keep you mentally and emotionally stable getting to take the time to recollect and get your ducks in a row. So plan out your day tomorrow and open up an hour in that day to hangout with yourself, do something you enjoy doing, and experience life in your eyes, even if it is just for an hour.