First time watching movie alone
Today, I really did everything that was on my to-do-list. Starting from beating my laziness to go to the 9am class, giving my lazy-and-not-so-friendly teammates a bitch look, and feeling happy for my today’s classes (strangely). But among things that I did today, I myself was amazed at the fact that I actually... went to a movie alone! For most of you, maybe it is not a big thing, but for me who is awkward and shy, it’s a very meaningful experience and a practice to be OK with my own.
I went to watch ‘Guardians of Galaxy Vol.2′ today. Yesterday, I watched the first one (yeah! I didn’t watch it when it came out and I regretted it) and it was very interesting for me (LOVING THE GUARDIANS AND ENVYING THEIR FRIENDSHIP--SOB). And I want more of them.
I asked one of my friends whether she wanted to go and watch the movie together, but she didn’t reply me until the time I decided to go. So then I left. It was actually a 30 minute walk from our university, but I didn’t feel like walking so I took a bus there. Hahaha.
It was different from going with a friend, you know. Like, you could be looking for the machine for getting your waiting number and you wouldn’t feel uncoordinated like I was. And won’t be embarrassed of yourself. Like you could be pronouncing the title in Korean wrongly but a friend could laugh it off. And you would have someone to talk to while waiting for almost an hour (I know, I arrived too early :( ). And you could bought a large popcorn and two sodas to share. But it was gone when the movie started.
I had a good time. And the walk home was almost a healing. The night wasn’t quiet, but I turned my iPod on and had a good walk. I was a little bit naughty I bought a green tea frappuccino though, but I figured I needed some sugar. And now, writing this, I couldn’t help but smile.
I’m looking for to do it again, to go on my own. I did go by myself to the downtown to buy some clothes, and today was the second time I enjoyed my own company.
I wanted to many things and I’d always been seeking for someone to accompany me. And most of them, they made me couldn’t experience new things. But now, I’m starting to trust myself. And I’m happy about that. :)
The ticket! I felt a little awkward when I said “one ticket please”. Hahaha.
Just two big dolls chillin’. I wanted to bring them to the dorm :(
SIWAN’S NEW MOVIE! COMING SOON! CANT WAIT! I hope it will be played in Indonesia too!
I ordered for chicken pop! It came with a drink under the chicken compartment(?) hahaha. I actually have to cut soda but I can’t help it. It was delicious!
That was my ‘big’ trip today! I’m looking forward to the next one!
Just a fun fact! Actually, Koreans are still not familiar with individualistic culture in some aspects (But in other aspects such as competing in school, or helping other people, most of them are very individualistic). They have 공동체 문화 (communal culture) and they actually find it weird to dine alone, or like me, going to movies alone--that’s another reason I was afraid going. They will think that you don’t have any friends or have just broken up with your boyfriend/girlfriend. Most of restaurants also won’t serve you if you come alone or have a minimum order. I’m hoping they can see this culture in more positive way :)
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