Company

I love company. Even when I want alone time I usually want company while I am doing it. This seems weird except that what I seek from alone time is actually time to be Grown Up. Time to not have children squawking at me or each other. Time to sit quietly and do nothing, or go for a walk and say nothing, or go for a walk and talk (either to myself, God or an unlucky friend/stranger nearby). When I have Alone Time, I sing, I walk, I look at things, I read, I swim. All of these things are really good to do alone and I usually feel better. HOWEVER, all of these things I seem to enjoy more near/with people. I prefer reading in a room where my sisters, parents or brother is also reading. I would rather walk or swim with a friend or sister. I would DEFINITELY rather sing with somebody who enjoys the same music as me, plays the piano and can harmonize.

One reason why I wash up after church morning tea, or meals on camps and missions is because it is NEVER done alone, good conversations happen or fun singing of children's songs entertain us while we work.

I prefer company to alone time, and even when having alone time, I like to do it with company. It is only on very rare occasions, like when I am hurt/upset, or when I need to seriously consider and work through something that I really need time with just me and God.