I prefer to be alone, but it's always better when it's Karyn and I.
But, I remember back in 1976, when I was working on the house, under lights (generator), in the middle of winter, Karyn had gone back to her parents in Illinois for Christmas so I was going to give her a call. Well to call, meant going into town which then was quite an ordeal. Choices for the call were, the U of A Fairbanks, the Airport, or downtown on the main street for a working pay phones. The booths downtown were sort of heated, which meant it might be occupied by someone sleeping it off.
Well I had been putting timber beams up for the second story roof at that time, which was complicated as I was by myself. Lots of pulleys and winches and creative thinking as my winch did not have a working break. Well anyway I decided I'd head to town to call Karyn and wish her a Merry Christmas. I had been out here for about three weeks by myself working and kinda lost track of time. So I ended up at the Airport to call, with my stack of quarters. Finely got through to Karyn (who was quite excited to here from me) and was in the middle wishing her and her parents a Merry Christmas when she interrupted me. OK, She informed me that Christmas was 5 days ago and where had I been. I was kinda taken back as I thought it was Christmas. Keep in mind that Fairbanks back then they would roll up the sidewalks for the winter as there was jacks..t going on.
So after we put it together that I was lost in the space time continuum, we had a good time talking till my quarters ran out. Got it figured out when she would fly back so I could pick her up. I said I'd keep track so as to not forget and leave her in town for a couple extra days.
Point being If your somewhere that makes you feel "right" its easier being alone. Here its quite, there's beautiful night skies, and did I mention it's quite. It's the kind of quite you can listen to. I'm amazed that most people don't understand that.
Well I've gone on a bit here, but, my point is, reflect on your loved ones, and call, stay in touch. A couple of years after that, we got a radio phone which went through a local operator. We were styling my kids would say. We now have the technology to stay in touch, so do so. This is a time to pull together call and old friend, family and also enjoy the personal space.