During my first years in high school, I used to do everything with my friends. Every opportunity I got I would invite them. Up, down, to the mall, to the movies, to parties, even just to stay in the house. I would always have someone. If I was not with my friends I was with my family; therefore, I was never really alone. I remember one day the worst nightmare that could ever happen to 15 year-old-me came true. I got stood up by a boy I really liked and I was already at the movies so I decided to go in a watch it. I felt upset, heartbroken and destroyed at first. I even cried half way through the movie if I'm completely honest. Then it hit me, going to the movies alone actually wasn't a bad thing after all. I got to enjoy half of the movie without any interruptions and most important I got "ME TIME." After that, I started to do more things alone. I went to the library and browsed up and down the aisles without a worry in the world. I started to enjoy the little things life's got to offer.
When I entered college I was really in love with the environment. It was a new beginning and a new opportunity for me to discover myself. The thing in college is NO ONE CARES WHAT YOU ARE DOING. Everyone is doing their own thing. College was the first place I really experienced eating alone. People might think I'm lonely and others might think "Oh she doesn't have any friends," but it's not that at all. I actually enjoy my own company and enjoy being alone. I just like to enjoy my food and doing my own thing. Enjoying your own company is something you should NEVER feel sorry for. Being alone doesn't mean you're lonely.
By being alone I learned things about myself I didn't know. Passions hidden inside me, dreams waiting to be discovered, and plans I will someday complete. I got to understand my weakness and started learning how to turn them into strengths. At first it might seem like you have no idea was going on, but later on you will thank yourself. Sometimes being alone is exactly what we need. So my advice to anyone reading this is don't be scared to walk alone, and don’t be scared to like it. Adventure is out there, go get it.
