Ok ladies, and gentleman...I did it. I went to my very first movie all by myself. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a noble attempt, I even tried to ask a friend to go, who would have even gone had they not been under the weather. But, determined that I was going to get out of the house and see a movie, I went. I had a few options and had narrowed it down to either Sherlock Holmes, or a romantic comedy called Leap Year. Well, being a romantic at heart, I went and saw Leap Year. Now, on the scale of romantic comedies, this was a very cute movie. That being said, I do not recommend that a single woman going to the movies by herself for the very first time see a romantic comedy. Go see a full blown laugh out loud comedy. Steer away from the romantics.
I admit, I shed a few tears. But, without being with anyone...there was no one to comfort me. But, there was also no one to poke fun at me. Which, in my experience, tends to be what happens to me when I cry at a movie and I'm with someone. This leads me to think that maybe I have too tough an exterior? More on that for another blog. It's way to late to start philosophizing about my emotional health.
The important fact is, I did it. Funny enough, the friend that I tried to recruit to see a movie with me tonight was my inspiration for seeing a movie solo to being with. They had told me in the past that they have gone several times, and enjoyed it. So, I decided, hell, I'm independent enough, I don't NEED to have someone with me, I can go by myself. And, I did.
Conclusion: I can do it, but I enjoy seeing a movie with someone else much more. I'm a social creature, I can't help it. I enjoy the company of other people. It doesn't have to be a huge group, I'm good with one-on-one also. But, overall, I am a social person, and have a very extroverted personality. It's me, I can't help who I am.
Will I go to another solo movie? Maybe. Would I prefer the company of a special someone or friend? Always.
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