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Being single and living alone can be pretty awesome, and these illustrations show why.

Created by LA-based painter, illustrator and occasional animator, Yaoyao Ma Van As, this series of illustrations pretty much sums up the magic of living alone. From leaving your marks everywhere to cleaning up whenever you want - living alone really has its perks. Keep on scrolling to check them out and don't forget to vote for your favorites!

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#1

Enjoying Some Peace And Quiet

Enjoying Some Peace And Quiet

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmmmmh..... Not to underestimate the situation and the illustration (very beautiful picture, seriously), but can you really afford a house like that when you live alone?

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#2

Playing With Your Pup

Playing With Your Pup

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hiding from Charlie is impossible. When I'm home, he knows where I am every minute, and he's usually close by. Its why he's my best friend. :D

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Escaping Reality

Escaping Reality

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reading is one of my greatest pleasures, but I've switched to my Nook eReader. That way I can carry it anywhere I choose to go, and it holds a charge for a long time. My favorite spots are the couch, or my queen bed, where Charlie can be next to me, and I can pet him while I read. When I was young, I would never have dreamed of such a thing. :O

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#4

Working Whenever You Feel Like It

Working Whenever You Feel Like It

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've lost count of the times I work best at night, in my basement shop, making beautiful things for my clients. Owls always do best in the evenings, and for me, this is no exception. :D

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#5

Enjoying A Cup Of Tea While Watching The Rain

Enjoying A Cup Of Tea While Watching The Rain

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Dancing Like No One Is Watching (Cause No One Is)

Dancing Like No One Is Watching (Cause No One Is)

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Cuddling With Your Best Friend

Cuddling With Your Best Friend

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Charlie, my shih-tzu, loves to cuddle up close at night. When he gets too warm, he will move away . But once he cools off, he burrows into me once more. Its his way of saying "I love you Daddy."

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#9

Binge Eating All You Want

Binge Eating All You Want

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Ana-Maria Dan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes! This is how I imagined my death scene would look like. Me lounging on the couch surrounded by boxes of takeaway with Netflix playing in the background...What a way to go

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Teresa Chu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless they find you within 2 hours after you started Netflix, then all that's playing in the background will be the question, "are you still watching? "

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Andrew Cas
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the next day is when you get random friends or family drop by

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Helena
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no self-control when I live alone. I can order pizza at 2 AM

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Patty Woolever
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks good but mine would be B&R's Choclate Chip and a glass of Chardonnay watching Anthony Bourdain in any of his shows. Life don't get no better than that. RIP Tony.

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Domidick Koukal
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and again, same you can do with your partner. i guess this post is rly for lonely ppl?

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Jo Bebe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep This is me about once a month ....Thank you single life!

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Kim Lorton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nooooo. Lived up at the top, and no way would I get delivery of food! They wouldn't come up to the third floor! Have to meet them in the parking lot! 👿

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Dinetk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I promisef myself I may eat all I want once I'm 80 🙄

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Usernameofgag
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, i prefer eat alone because i don't want people judge me. I am messy eater.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When i see this i decided live alone when i grow up ;p

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Hasan ibn-Sabah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get fat and die leaving plenty 9f bloated corpse for your 12 cats to eat. What a perfect illustration of modern american gyrlhood.

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#11

Bathing As Long As You Want

Bathing As Long As You Want

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one that doesn't find baths in this kind of tub that relaxing? I'm not able to stretch out in them. I much prefer a hot tub or hot spring.

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#12

Enjoying The Little Things

Enjoying The Little Things

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Nancy E
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am blessed to be able to enjoy little things.... a hummingbird outside the front window; watching a turtle bury its eggs in the yard; electric colored, shy , bluebirds with a new family; wild ducks munching on sunflower seeds , a stray fox or wild turkey .... the beautiful sunrises & sunsets that are free to all . Life is good !

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#13

Having A Carefree Sort Of Walk

Having A Carefree Sort Of Walk

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Snacking Whenever You Feel Like It Without Anyone Judging You

Snacking Whenever You Feel Like It Without Anyone Judging You

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Lou Wow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or eating your favourite food every day with no one knowing the depth of your obsession.

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Working The Way You Like

Working The Way You Like

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now you're talking! Cuddling the little baby can be so satisfying, while you think of all the possibilities. ;D

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Treating Yourself To A Whole Batch Of Cookies

Treating Yourself To A Whole Batch Of Cookies

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Ok Ha-Neul
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i don't think i've ever made cookies without eating half of the cookie dough T.T

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#22

Creating Your Own "Fine Dining" Rules

Creating Your Own "Fine Dining" Rules

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Stretching In The Morning With The Room To Yourself

Stretching In The Morning With The Room To Yourself

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Having Your Puppy Around All The Time

Having Your Puppy Around All The Time

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Xian Tian
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THere isnt a day where I can take my showers in peace with my 3 chow chows

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#28

Taking It All In On Your Morning Walk

Taking It All In On Your Morning Walk

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#29

Melting Away Your Troubles

Melting Away Your Troubles

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't one's imagination just wonderful?! Its so easy to graduate from a regular bathtub to a super-duper tiled tub, all with the stroke of a pen/pencil.

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#30

Marking Your Territory

Marking Your Territory

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#31

Doing Laundry Wherever You Want

Doing Laundry Wherever You Want

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My unfolded laundry is Charlie's favorite place to sleep when we aren't in bed. ;D

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#34

Being By Your Pups Side

Being By Your Pups Side

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#37

Leaving Your Hair Everywhere Because You Can

Leaving Your Hair Everywhere Because You Can

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