My assumption: you're pretty introverted, you're not crazy about ice cream, you prefer going to the cinema alone
you’re 1.5 for 3 here because movie theater alone is one of the most authentic & exhilarating movie viewing contexts possible imo.
The event that solidified my preference for a solitary theater experience was to be honest my viewing experience of Wonka (2023) which of course came after months of bits about Timothee C. Playing Wonka. I had to see it this is prime comic material.
I know you’ll all be shocked to learn I was the lone member of the audience for the 1pm Sunday showing of Wonka in my population 15,000 hometown’s run down about to close three screen theater. Photo reference:
Now allow me to set the scene: directly Beforehand I’d rolled the biggest joint of my life & smoked the entire thing. This was also after a month when i had not been smoking much in general and im in Humboldt (CA) so all the weed I can access is insane compared to the east coast where I stay since i left fr college. So already upon entering the lobby (maybe five minutes after smoking in the parking lot, #beautiful) I was higher maybe than ever in my life before or since. I walked up to the ticket line & the only people In front of me are this elderly woman with a teen and a younger boy and I’m a bit late but I’m like no big deal. But They’re ordering 100 concessions & it’s taking minutes as they’re changing their minds multiple times, the poor cashier kept having to remove items from the POS. When they got their tickets my high was really hitting I am like not on earth. I still had so much sympathy for that cashier because I know I personally hate dealing with shit like that work so I told the her she was doing a great job & deserved a raise And then after a nice chat I had to ask for my ticket and reveal what of all the films I could see alone as an adult I’d chosen Wonka . (+ was, In fact I was incredibly excited). Then I went into the screening room as the trailers were ending and tbqh the emptiness of every seat was kind of unsettling. But I Didn’t care cause I was so hype for Wonka.
Now, Was Wonka a good movie? That is not a question I am qualified to answer. For me, the journey was incredible. I’ll even admit it… Wonka moved me to tears. I know it will not do this for you. I was baked. I don’t think my reaction had anything to do with the events of the plot nor quality of the film 💀
The introversion is not quite accurate (I am both autistic AND extroverted which confused the psych who reviewed my diagnosis bc she was like no u definitely have autism but you’re charismatic that cannot be! Which is not true it absolutely can be) BUT , even tho I’m extroverted I make sure to allow myself alone time enough that I can stand myself enough to be comfortable in solitude.
For example, to the cinema point, I really like going OUT alone. It’s awesome ! In general I like taking myself out. It’s fun to go someplace with friends, of course, but I find going alone is so liberating. For a long time I struggled with agoraphobic tendencies & until I faced my issues and forced myself into addressing/finding ways to obviate them I didn’t realize being in public alone can feel incredible. Before It made me anxious to be seen by Anyone, & yeah years later it’s still uncanny to think about how I am visible/present to others. But. Can’t ignore that these days it is far outweighed by how awesome it is to, idk, go to a restaurant alone & eat/sit/leave exactly what/how you want. You don’t have to make any compromises or worry about talking or being entertaining. I tend to Give a Lot because I really care for my friends. So sometimes I am giving too much, so Even if i get energized from social engagement …for the sake of my mental I hold open a space where I can focus (only) on MY contentment. If I hate haaaate to be alone, I know I am unwell, because I want others to distract me and pull me away from myself. I don’t know, clicked for me recently that at end of the day, your depression does not care if you don’t want to, & sometimes you just gotta get up and do the dishes and be okay being with yourself doing the dishes.
Ice cream take is the only totally wrong answer cuz I actually love it so much it might be my favorite dessert other than of course my own perfect cheesecake recipe. If you like ice creams & ur in the states or anywhere that sells it: TILLAMOOK DAIRY soo good and no matter how frozen it is it’s scoopable…the best texture for an ice cream too. Shouts out TILLAMOOK OREGON STRAWBERRY <- my fav ice cream ever
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