Alone

I have found that the reports I've read about people who pull away from people and are alone. to be correct.  More and more I come to grips with the fact that I don't want to be out around certain people.  These people irk me and I don't like to be near them.  I have the right to choose who I interact with and who I don't.  The fact that I stay at home to be out of harm's way, is a must for me.  When I go out to do errands or other things, it seems that I'm finding people who could care less whether I'm there or not.  So, I find myself resorting to be obnoxious.  It gets attention.........not the good kind, but they know I'm alive.  Oh well, at least I've done that.

Yes I Did...

I spent Christmas at home alone, mostly because of the weather.  Other things were involved in some of the plans, but that's okay, because I was dreading part of the efforts. 
The weather took a turn for bad, with snow and freezing temps, so being home safe and warm is a good thing.  I can handle it, and the cat meows at me occasionally, which kills the silence.  When the power goes out it's quiet but mostly I'm on the internet when it's on.  So that kills the silence as well.  Good food helps and give me comfort which will show up around my middle and backside before long.  Still, I'm safe and warm and that is something to be thankful for.