lonely nestie

rennie86

Any one else have hubbys that work the night shift?? I'm not used to being alone at night yet...Really bored....anyone have any ideas to keep myself occupied???

 Ren

LoraBB

Mine doesn't work the night shift, but he travels.  He's usually gone 4-5 days a week.  : (

I try to think of it as my "single" time.  You know, to work out, or sit and drink wine with a good book, or watch bad TV.  Would any of your girlfriends be up for a weekly dinner club?  It's cheaper than going out and definitely breaks up the week.  Hope that helps!
 

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My DH doesn't work the night shift, but he comes home from the office at 5 and then continues to work remotely until midnight (he's a bit of a workaholic) :oP  Now don't laugh, but I've been trying to bake one or two new things each week.  I can't cook for beans, and so I'm using the time that he's occupied to try and teach myself something new, as opposed to vegging in front on the TV.  I've had a few successes and a few mishaps, but all in all I've enjoyed it.  Do you have any pets to keep you occupied?  My dog keeps me busy as well!

rennie86

That sounds like fun... I love to bake... no pets yet, we have a tiny apartment. I'm just trying to get used to being alone at night. I lived with my family before this so it's all new to me.

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Like pp, my DH travels also, and I find that harder than not seeing him in the evenings.  Are you in the city or in the burbs?  It might help us to come up woth some options for you! 

rennie86

I'm in the burbs

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I have to say that where I am (Elmhurst) is totally mommy central.  And since I don't have kids, I haven't seen a lot of things for us non-mommies to do that don't entail going to the gym or other solo activities.  Hence taking up the sad baking project.  Have you thought about volunteering anywhere?  Sometimes non-profits or things like the local Y have programs that you can volunteer to help out with in the evenings, as well as the day.  Just a thought

rennie86

That sounds like a great idea.

somethingcleverer

My hubby used to work late nights before we were married and it used to suck because our schedules wouldn't mesh but I got used to doing my stuff without him. When we moved in together his schedule changed so he got off earlier and I work some nights till 9 so we would get home at the same time. I have to say I really started to miss my alone time  

I used to exercise or do yoga videos when he was at work. I like doing the yoga before bed because its more relaxing. Oh, you can also use the time to get all your nesting in!

jebarrs

How about joining an intramural team? Volleyball, basketball, soccer, etc. Check with your local park district and see what fall intramurals they have. That's definitely a great way to get out of the house, exercise, and make some friends.

Or, look into some fun cooking or art classes in the area. If you're near a college they will sometimes offer community classes of that sort that are lots of fun. I'm looking into some language classes at the college near us (more for my job, but also to pass the time in the evenings), and I spend a lot of time experimenting in the kitchen when DH is gone for the evening.

 Also, consider volunteering at a local shelter or other organization. A lot of places, especially PADS shelters and churches, need help in the evenings during fall and winter to manage their homeless shelters. I volunteer at the local Humane Society a couple times a month in the evening helping with adoption counseling and such. It gets me out of the house and doing something worthwhile, which is great.

smiles88

What burb are you in? I took some classes at college of dupage which we are lot of fun! it was nice to meet others too, i took sewing, cake decorating, and dance class.