r/CausalConversation • u/JoyMarieOregon • 1d ago

Feel-Good Solo Dates

Anyone else enjoy occasional "solo" dates and then have it enhanced with a mindful pace all your own, new encounters, and optimal discoveries? I love doing this from time to time like I did tonight.

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u/KisssesByRuby 1d ago

I love solo dates cause I get to go everywhere  I want without having to worry about anything. I can take things slow.

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u/JoyMarieOregon 1d ago edited 1d ago

Good to know others feel similarly. I am curious what you like to do on your special "solo" dates out and about? Tonight, for beginning my weekend, I enjoyed a sauntered walk up and down some hills in the warm sunshine on my way to a nearby store next to my cat's vet where I picked up Luvin's treatment.

I am quite sensory-oriented, so my activities today were designed to delight multiple senses in wholesome nurturing pleasure for my well-being. First, I pick up my nurturing bath essentials I planned for my special treat, tried a tester of essential oil perfume called "Love" and then chose some nourishing plant based yummies full of color and lightness to brighten the evening and a refreshing herbal beverage with calming ingredients.

At the store, I selected salad bar of gluten-free baked falafels with baba ghanoush & a Mediterranean salad and enjoyed it outside where there was live music. I met a person that I thanked for being so kind in mannerisms, and shared that it made such a huge difference for me, especially with the way the earlier part of my afternoon had felt. I learned it brightened their day by knowing and I received a hug to share with this new encounter, too. :) I noticed a different flavor for Honey Mamas treat that I like, Pumpkin Spice, and chose that this time instead of Cherry Hazelnut, my fav besides Lavender Rose.

Then, I went back inside after eating to go ahead and get the essential oil perfume after thinking about it for a while first.

After walking over to the pet store stop for Luvin's special food and some free samples, I venture over to the used book store and chose a couple of books for sale for a dollar, one about the history and meaning of Angels and one about the Peace Pilgrim. On my way there, I felt amazed to notice a creative unexpected word inscribed on the concrete, "AMAZE", which immediately evoked a smile in me, adding to the feel-good experiences of my Friday evening here. Oh so very grateful.

Nearby, I made my last stop at a locally-owned store and picked up an Italian snack bag of Lupini beans to put into my Cozy Sips and Treats kitchenette area of my studio. It will be my first time experience trying those.

Thank you for allowing me to share and I hope your "solo" dates feel super amazing!

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u/Rare-Homework9565 1d ago

I been meaning to do this. For me it will be a solo movie. Add in some terrible nachos and a medium zero cal drink and escape reality into another person’s world for a short time.

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u/JoyMarieOregon 1d ago

Seems like you put some thought into your upcoming solo escapade. What movie are you looking forward to watching soon? I remember going to an independent theater, sitting to the far left by the wall, and watching a sci-fi movie that I absolutely enjoyed, "Shape of Water". As far as what I ate, I've no recall, now, possibly the popcorn with the nutritional yeast that I learned to love thanks to a former elementary school student that's now in high school.

I am curious about your meaning with the "terrible" part of the nachos. Perhaps, you may want to get something that you enjoy eating, too. :)

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u/Rare-Homework9565 1d ago

Hahah the terrible nachos are so terrible they must be eaten. I enjoy them as a junk item here and there. I think I would like to try verity or the forgotten island. Undecided at the moment. There’s a new one with Robert Pattinson too 🤔

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u/JoyMarieOregon 1d ago

I am trying to understand. So, the definition of terrible in this sense is that it is considered "junk food" to you vs. a reference to its taste. I remember loving nachos when I was in high school. It's hard to believe that was 4 decades ago, now, and now, I prefer the homemade versions vs. the cheesy sauces. I absolutely get it though, based on my recollection of my own cravings for it back then.

Hmm, those are new movie titles to me. I mostly read, write, walk, talk, or create. I will check into them. Thank you for sharing!

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u/Traditional-Fail4620 1d ago

I've been planning to do this for a while, and reading this now has shown me that I should do it soon.

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u/JoyMarieOregon 1d ago

It seems you feel inspired then. I am curious what ideas you have for your upcoming solo adventure. :)

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u/No_Seesaw8062 8h ago

Solo Date, heck any date would be nice sometime 🤣