Ulog #7: Solitude Time and Caught a Movie Alone

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I have been wanting to write a post on this day I went on a date with myself but my week was just packed last week. Nevertheless, I didn't want the photos taken meant for this post to go to waste so here goes a post, though it is later by a week!

Last Tuesday, I received a message that my morning class was cancelled because my students needed an extra day to pack for their vacation starting the next day. Usually, I do not like messages like this, especially when classes are cancelled suddenly, because it actually affects my income. I have tried to lay out my terms and conditions with the parents many times but sometimes it still happened.

All ready to go!

Instead of getting really upset about it, I tried to turn it around. I was thinking to watch this Chinese movie for a while and I thought maybe I could catch an early movie then, only to find out that it is only available in selected cinemas which can be quite some distance away from my place. I asked my husband, if he is not interested in it (he cannot read or understand Chinese), could I go alone and if he could take care of our son. He was kind very to say yes to me though I was the one who felt rather guilty because I have been out quite a bit for the whole month of July, meeting friends and all. Between the two of us, my husband would prefer staying home more while I love to be out. Our work schedules allow us to stay home during the day, but working at some other time. Of course, it is also a lifestyle we have chosen for us now, though we are not making big bucks and just be contented with what we can have.

Some good deals for early birds!

Anyway, he asked me to go and I went as early as I could so I could come home as early as I could too. I checked there was a movie showtime at 11am and yes, that would be perfect! I went out as early as 9am to have extra time in case I get lost in driving or finding the place, though my sense of direction is actually not too bad, but still, I wanted to play safe. I reached by 10am and bought the ticket happily to find out that it has an early bird rate which I completely had forgotten. Little and simple surprises like this made me happy!

Having an hour before the show, I walked around and was thinking: how nice if I could just use this free time to get a haircut instead of going out another time for it. As I walked, I found saloons opened at that hour and of course I was delighted. I went in to get a quick cut. Did I mention that I love getting a haircut?

After the haircut, it was about time so I head back to the cinema and went in for my movie. It was a movie about mythical creatures which were unreal but due to illusions. A group of illusionists have been trying to make people believe what they see when actually it was unreal, to sow fears. What made them did this was their clan who helped the emperor to gain his kingdom were not recognized and many of their ancestors sacrificed in vain. The heir of this clan tried to seek revenge. Anyway, the review for this movie was average and not too good but I enjoyed it by myself.

Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings

Later, I went to grab lunch at this place I have been wanting to go, The Fish Bowl. It serves poke bowl with raw and healthy mix. I went for the customized bowl which costs me RM20.90 because I wanted an extra side dish and also the avocados. It was really filling besides it being very yummy. I took shoyu salmon, edamame, baby greens, avocados, pickled ginger, seaweed salad, almonds, mangoes, topped with flax seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, furikake, and fish roe and I chose a garlic sauce and mild sriracha sauce to go with it. I will remember not to add the pickled ginger the next round though I actually like pickled ginger but it was too strong. The almonds were a great choice for the extra crunch! It was a very satisfying lunch. This was a very busy place with the crowds coming in non-stop, so I shared a table with some strangers. It was a self-service eatery, just like those in Subways. While eating, I managed to write a freewrite for that day.

My first poke bowl!

The Fish Bowl

Got these tarts back for my husband and mom-in-law.

By the time I finished lunch, it was 230pm. I was thinking I should definitely head home as my mom-in-law asked me to help get a bag of rice. I was about to reach home when I saw there was a community raid in Pokemon Go and this time it was a raid for the Alolan Raichu. My son and I had just watched an episode on it and we thought it is really cute as it uses its tail like a surfboard. Hence, I thought it would be nice to catch one home to show him. I detoured to the meeting place which I know from my group chat among my Pokemon Go friends. That was a bonus though I reached home quite late that day.

How a Alolan Raichu looks like

The Pokemon Go buddies! That little boy there is @iamjadeline's firstborn who is my master in this game. I often need his help to complete quests, battles or raids.

I actually felt quite bad being away from my boy too long that day. When I reached back, I quickly bathed and put him to nap. I wanted to spend time with him and we stared at each other's faces before we slept. He held my face and touched my nose, saying: "That's Mummy's nose and this is Levi's nose." He proceeded to the mouth, ears, hair and went on and on.

Perhaps it has become a practice that I have this same conversation with him before we nap or sleep. I would ask him, "Do you know Mummy loves you?" He would answer, "Yes". Then, I will ask him if he loves me, and he would also say yes. After that, I will ask if he knows Daddy loves him, he says yes to that too, and asked him if he loves his Daddy too. The next in line would be grandma, grandpa and Jesus. I was not too sure if "yes" is his default answer but I am now pretty sure he actually knows that. I truly enjoy quality time like this with him, just assuring him and letting him know we do love him. If I fail in parenting him in other areas, I would at least want him to know he is loved and he is special to us.

That summed up a great day for me with myself and also with my dearest family. I used to not know how to enjoy alone time but I guess this saying has proven its point:

I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity. ~Albert Einstein Source

I like being alone as much as being around people I love. Both have made me who I am and I believe I need both to be healthy. As much I love going out, I too love spending time with my family. I am also thankful there are days I could go out like this on my own while my husband or mom-in-law can be with my boy.

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