Anyone else just roam around a city just to be around people but not have to interact with them?

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Thats why I moved to a city. To be alone.

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I do when I travel for work. 👌

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Then I remember I'm black and I'm a woman so for safety reasons I need to go to my room

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I do it in both my home city and whilst travelling. There's something oddly comforting about it. Glad I'm not the only one!

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Wandering helps me think. I feel more connected with myself and my thoughts when I am moving. I do it alone or schedule walking dates with close friends the way some people meet up for a cocktail or a coffee.

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Whenever i'm traveling, I do that

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I love people watching

I do this in my own city.

I just figured that it’s like meditation in a way. You focus on your walk, the path, and everything around you, minus the worries that have been occupying your mind

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