Going to Movies Alone

Here's the truth world, I like, nay, love going to movies alone. Seriously. I love it. In fact over the past 5 weekends I think I've gone to three movies all by myself. Yeah. I have. And I have thoroughly enjoyed myself each and every time. "But why Jessica?"you might be asking yourself. "Don't you feel awkward sitting among all those other people who are there enjoying the movie with their friends and loved ones? Don't you too have friends? I mean I know you're kinds of socially retarded, but couldn't you find ONE person to go with you?" To which I would respond "hey you, don't be mean, and let me explain why I love going to movies solo."

First, I could probably find a friend to go with. I mean I do have friends. I think. Most of the time. But if I go with a friend there are all sorts of things that have to be coordinated. You both have to want to go and see the same movie, or come to some sort of compromise about which movie you're seeing. Then you have to agree on a time, and finagle schedules. Then you have to agree on a theater that is equidistant from both of you. It really is a hassle. If I go by myself I can go see what I want, where I want, when I want. And I can do it at the drop of a hat. So really it's super convenient.

Second, when you go to a movie you basically, if you are a good person, sit in silence for two hours. If you are one of those people who like to have full on conversations in a movie theater you can skip this part, but know that everyone else hates you. Back on point. Do you really need someone to sit in silence with you? I don't think you do. I can get engrossed in a plot line all on my onsie thanks very much.

Third, if you do go with someone to a movie they are going to want to discuss the movie after. And what if they hated it? And I liked it? Well now I feel stupid. If I go by myself the only person I have to agree with is me.

Fourth, and finally, sometimes I really like being alone. I like not having to talk to people, or try to impress anyone, or dealing with others humanity. Going to a movie alone gives me two hours where I don't have to talk to anyone, or think about anything but what's happening on the silver screen. I can get lost in a world that isn't my own. And sometimes that is exactly what I need.

Anyway the point of all this is to tell all of you that I go to movies alone. And I'm not ashamed. And if you one day find yourself want to go enjoy the cinema, but you have no one to go with let me know, cuz I'll be your friend and will see anything once. But also you could go by yourself and I will support that too.