10 Weird Things We Do When We're Alone
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

10 Weird Things We Do When We're Alone

Don't deny it. You pick your nose, too.

363
10 Weird Things We Do When We're Alone
Tumblr

We all have this image of ourselves that we uphold when we are out in public. No matter if we are with friends, families, or strangers, we all have an identity that is different than when we are with ourselves. We do things very differently when we’re alone. Some things are more normal, while others...not so much.

1. Talk to yourself

If you don’t talk to yourself, you’re lying. We have a continuous conversation with ourselves in our heads and when we’re by ourselves, we’re more prone to be vocal.

2. Do a complete body check in the mirror

I work out and I like to see how my body is progressing therefore, from time to time, haha who am I kidding, I actually look at myself in the mirror ALL THE TIME. To build your body, to take care of your body, you have to KNOW your body. So yes, looking at yourself, checking yourself out may be weird, but we all do it when we’re alone because when we’re alone we can look at all regions of our body with again, no judgment. Unless you body shame yourself, like me.

3. Smell yourself/ clothes

If you’re like me, which hopefully most of you are, because I would feel completely awkward if no one else did this either, but I smell myself. So, I hope you smell yourselves too. We contemplate if we should or should not take a shower. I often think, “ I didn’t do anything today, I still smell good, so I’ll skip the shower today.” I also smell my clothes. If I wear a piece of clothing for a couple hours and didn’t really do anything, I smell my clothes to reaffirm that they don’t stink and I will wear it again. There’s no point in washing it if it doesn’t smell...right? It’s just of waste of time...and if you’re a college student..it’s waste of time and money. Laundry is expensive. LOL.

4. Sing at the top of your lungs

It’s like I’m having a concert in my own room. I grab my hairbrush, and sing into it like there’s no tomorrow. There are no limits to what kind of music either. One moment I’ll be singing a classic Brittney tune and the next moment I’ll be rapping like I’m the new Slim Shady. During this whole process, I think I’m actually good, but in reality I probably sound like a dying whale. Oh well, we’re by our lonesome right? I’m going to sing how I want and when I want.

5. Dance like nobody’s watching

This is a judgment free zone. So while I’m jamming out to my own concert, I can be following it up with intermission dance marathon. Here, I practice my twerking skills. I drop it low as I want, and literally convince myself that my hips don’t lie. You probably won’t be seeing me showing off my dance moves on the actual dance floor, but just know that I practice when I’m alone.

6. Toot with no remorse

It’s a normal body process and when we’re by ourselves, we are more open to in better lack of terms “let it all out.” Not going to lie, sometimes the smells and noises that come out of us are pretty surprising. I’ll often giggle at the expense of my own actions. Yeah, I’m weird, but aren’t we all?

7. Pick your nose

It’s gross. We do it when we’re alone. Enough said. Eating it on the hand, ew that's just gross.

8. Eat uncontrollably

We eat pretty politely while in front of people unless we’re REALLY comfortable right? So if you were raised right, most of us have some sort of table manners. When we’re alone, there are no rules, regulations, or standards to uphold. So, I literally INHALE my food. I shovel it in. Sometimes I don’t even chew my food. Yes, it gets THAT bad. I indulge in my chocolate and candies and I am not judged whatsoever. I might feel like crap afterwards, but it feels great to eat whatever I want, in the amount I want, and how I want. I’m such a pig. I know.

9. Go on stalking rampages

HAHA, DON’T DENY IT. How do you think we find out all the gossip to talk about. Those late nights, we wonder what are exes are up to, who are so called best friends are hanging out with. There’s so much to learn about people on social media. It’s for the world to see, so we might as well creep. Doing it alone, again no judgment on how much dirt you can dig through.

10. Get into Drake feelings

We portray ourselves as very strong individuals during the day, but when we are by our lonesome, we get into the feels. We start listening to Drake and try to evaluate the purpose in our lives. We question why are exes never called or why are new boys are ignoring us. We wonder why nothing is going our way. We criticize are whole entire lives. It just happens. So we cry. It happens.

Being by yourself is almost like a process. We're so hyped with energy in the beginning and as you spend more and more time alone, the energy dwindles down until there's nothing left. We all do these things when we're alone because we are comfortable. Nobody's watching to judge us. So might as well be weird.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

13526
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

944153
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

121419
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lots of people sat on the cinema wearing 3D glasses
Pinterest

Ever wonder what your friend meant when they started babbling about you taking their stapler? Or how whenever you ask your friend for a favor they respond with "As You Wish?" Are you looking for new and creative ways to insult your friends?

Well, look no further. Here is a list of 70 of the most quotable movies of all time. Here you will find answers to your questions along with a multitude of other things such as; new insults for your friends, interesting characters, fantastic story lines, and of course quotes to log into your mind for future use.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments