Recent content by lonesomebadger

I'm the same way. I prefer to spend spend my birthdays alone. I'm going to be 50 this year, a "milestone". Just another reminder that I'm mortal.

All your friends are fictional

Bipolar for 30+ years here. I like Tiinas suggestion. Many galleries could use volunteers, or if you feel up to it, teach. I volunteer at a museum and nature preserve. Helps keep me busy, and I learn things. It keeps me motivated.

You can be lonely on the most crowded bus, subway or festival. It doesn't matter how many people are around you. It's a state of mind. There are always clubs and organizations that you can look into to socialize. Having similar interests will encourage conversation.

Bilbo Baggins

Several. HYE Touched a wild animal?

When the Amish have a wilder night life than you.

Some of the most intelligent and creative people in history have also been the loneliest. They don't see what others see. They don't act like others act. Yet they were successful.

My grandfather died at 55 of heart problems. My dad 65 of the same, plus he drank. I had a cousin drop dead of a heart attack at 37. I am taking care of myself, but as I approach 50, I really wonder how much time I have left.

Inigo Montoya

A few times Have you ever been on an archeology dig? I've done several.

Value is what you make it. I'm unable to work, do to disability. I also have trust issues with people. At the same time, I need to do something to make my life meaningful. I do volunteer work. This way, I can contribute a small way to society. Sometimes you never know what kind of impact that...

I'm bipolar,and there are times i feel the same as you. Even just getting out for walk can help. If you love art, maybe there's a gallery somewhere you could volunteer?

So many writers, Thoreau, Burroughs, Emerson, found beauty in solitude. There's something about it that people don't get. When you're alone, you have the entire world to yourself. What more could you want?

I try to like people, really. I do like kids. I know that most of their problems comes from their upbringing. I prefer to be alone, or with animals. They're more honest than people.