h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I'm sitting in a diner by myself. Just had breakfast. Done at 3:15pm. Feeling at a loss; not knowing what to do. Plenty of interesting things to do in my big city; but none I want to do alone. Plenty of things I'd like to do instead of work. I now have holiday time off and I'm waisting it feeling sorry for myself. Mood improved slightly. Slight appreciation of what I have. NOT a political prisoner. NOT in a hospital. NOT even slightly sick. Alone. When I go someplace fun ( or where I'm trying to have fun) by myself, I feel like everyone is simultaneously looking at me (pitying me) and completely oblivious to my existence. It's utterly fun neutralizing. It would be measurably worse to feel this way at work. A standard holidays-gray outside and inside. [16% power on iPhone.]

I recognize that person, but I am not always that dreary. Once again I am out to eat alone, but this time some relatives have just left. We a had great visit and a good breakfast. And I am looking out into sunny shady greenery scenery. And I am thoroughly coffee'd. In these 2 entries I seem to have reflected the weather. More loved ones on their way today, including the all important nephew. Excellent.