On the secretive side of things;

I've been in relationships with women where it's just easier to get out of the way during the daytime, and allowed them to believe I've been working hard to earn a crust when in fact I've been dossing about. I explained in the "room" thread how I would give some space and time to my woman to idle away the afternoons> I guess some people have a guilt thing about idling? Easy for me to play along with that. To be up-front too much provokes the questioning about where I've been and who I've been with if I haven't been working. Being an idler means above all a relaxed life and to sidestep any shit after all.

Another reason for secrecy is to do with work and business. One very wealthy 18 hours a day, seven days a week businessman who puts a lot of very well paid work my way, would lose all respect for me if ever he discovered the truth. So as an idler, I like lead a quiet relaxed lifestyle. And if people make assumptions about me, it's a small thing for me to indulge them.

Which brings me onto; Where to idle if not at home? and if needs be in secret?

Why do you keep idling secret, and what and where are your favourite places to idle?

- Digital Vegetation

I suppose I keep it a secret from some people who seem to be very wrapped up in their own direction. People often seem certain of their 'direction' where as I often question peoples 'direction'....and why they are certain of such a 'direction'...

Mind you, more recently, I cant be bothered to get caught up in that so I just steal time and head off. I try to think of my movements or lack of movements during the day as opportunities to ponder or read or draw or watch or sit and watch etc

I have found that 'stopping off' on route from A to B may mean parking while the sun is out and taking a stroll or brewing a T on my stove.

Its just a different way of utilizing the time during the day.

I often go to bed early these days as sleeping is pleasant, and I feel sharper mentally during the day.

- Belly Button

I tend to tell people what they want to hear. When they ask what I have been up to, I go into great detail about various projects that I'm working on. They like to think I'm busy 'doing' things. Doesn't really matter what, just as long as I'm occupied. Obviously, there is some truth in what I tell them, but I might embellish a little.

As for places to idle away from the house, I like the park during office hours. Full of happy people giving each other that secret smile - knowing we have the right idea; enjoying the day in the fresh air, instead of cooped up in the office, shop, house or lecture hall.

- Chinny