Enjoy your Empty House!

Do you hear that? No?

Exactly. Blessed Silence. The fabled 'I have my place of residency completely to myself, and no this isn't an open invite to have a party,jerk!' silence doesn't come often.

If you live alone, then this particular blog post won't do much for you, so feel free to skip it. But if you happen to fall in the category of someone who shares a living space, read on my friend.

I don't care if you live with your parents,significant other,relatives,friends or the random strangers you found on craigslist or that your university assigned; if you share a living space then you know that when the time comes that you are alone for an undefinable length of time, that time is special. Sacred, even.

I have found myself in such a sanctified position and in my ever present musings I have compiled a list of the best ways to capitalize on my fleeting solitude. My list has benefits for my wicked soul, its a means to recharge and just be.

So without further ado... My List:

1)Take the ear buds out of your precious mp3 device, dock it, and crank it. Simple instructions that seem trivial, but as soon as you have your music of choice bouncing off the walls at ear shattering levels (just because you fucking can) you will thank me. There is something to be said about just surrounding yourself in music listened to at a volume that you normally avoid out of courtesy to the people who share your abode. Note: This may not win you any fans if you live in an apartment complex. I personally believe its a risk worth taking, though.

2)While you are listening that music of yours, go a little crazy and practice those dance moves that you pretend not to know about. Let your inner rhythmless dork come out and get down with some old school moves that should include, but aren't limited to: The Cabbage Patch (you know you wanna), The Running Man, The Harlem Shake, The Hand Jive, and hell, why not try your best break dancing moves while you're at it. After all, if you attempt a kickflip or a head spin, no one will see you fall (or fail miserably). And if letting your silly side come out is something you find appalling, then go ahead and let your inner slut out. Don't deny you want to practice what you see on those practically-porno rap videos. So go for it. Enjoy.

3) I could say walk around naked, because its freeing (or so I hear), but I am not that cliche (and it gets drafty, even in June), so I propose something else. Go into your closet, drawers, floor, or wherever you stockpile your clothes and pick out your comfiest, oldest, most loved garments and throw them on! Does it have holes or bleach stains? Who cares?! That's even better!! Wear the things that you can't find it in yourself to be let seen by another living soul.

4) Have a 'friend' stop by (if you are single) and be as vocal as you'd like. Enough Said.

5) If your housemates are neat, be a little messy. If they are messy, clean to your hearts content and then revel in it all! That place is yours to do what you like, so break out the Windex or leave your dishes in the sink. Either way, you can rest easy and know that its all for you.

Well the list has come to an end, there are a million things to do when you find yourself alone, but these are my top five. Especially if you like to bask in the solitude for a moment.

Got any favorites of your own?