Since I can remember I've been known as being extremely independent. There's really nothing better than not being dependent on others. Now a days you cannot count on anyone for anything, I've learned this the hard way, I'm better off on my own and you know what? That is totally fine with me. Believe me I've had my fair share of fake friends and I don't need any more of that in my life.
Life is 10 times better being independent. I absolutely love going out to eat alone, going for a walk in the park alone, and just sitting at home alone. There's nothing better to be quite honest, and when I get looks while in line for frozen yogurt by myself I always think the same thing. "What? Do you not have the self respect or confidence to go out somewhere alone?" I always see people feeling bad for someone sitting and eating alone, but to me that's the ideal. When you get the time to go somewhere alone, that's awesome, go you.
And eventually when I save up the money to travel the world I'm not going to be going with anyone. I'd much rather go alone and enjoy my own company. That's what I want. I'm always happiest alone so why would I even want to travel with anyone?
This year I have decided to love myself on Valentine's Day and more than anything celebrate how wonderful it is to just be in my own company. This is something everyone should learn, how to be completely in love with one's own company. I think it's sad the people who can't go out alone, or feel weird going out alone. I don't understand how people can feel this way, because that is so much better to me!
So, here are a few reasons why I am my own Valentine this year and I am totally okay with that:
1. I absolutely LOVE my own company.
When I'm alone I'm in my happy place. It's important to learn to love your own company. This is the only way you're going to get anywhere in life, by learning to love yourself. If you don't love yourself there is no way you will be able to ever love others. If there's one thing I want you to take away from this article it is to learn to love your own company, because you are awesome.
2. I have the confidence to go out to eat alone.
It takes much more confidence to go out somewhere alone, it's a great feeling to hangout with yourself. If you haven't tried it, or have laughed at people out by themselves think to yourself, would you actually be happier if you were here alone right now? I mean honestly, you don't have to follow someone's schedule, or skip out on dessert because they are, you get to do what YOU want and when YOU want to do it.
3. I'm independent.
Being independent is a wonderful thing. I do not and will not ever depend on others for anything that's important to me. If I need something done or want something done I will do it myself. I love doing things myself, and I feel so much better when I do things myself. Believe me you will feel amazing if you start doing things yourself.
