Yep, pretty typical. This is the first time I'm doing it in a while, though, because we got lucky with the fasting day landing on a Friday. Were it any other weekday I would have opted out.
I like the fact that the family is kinda forced to sit on one table and eat. Usually everyone eats whenever he/she gets home. I don't do Ramadan in europe. It gets dark at 11pm in germany >< and doing it alone sucks Never thought to fast when stressed, should try it sometime. How long do you fast for when you do that?
Same as any regular Ramadan day, but depending I might allow myself water. It really puts things into perspective for me. Also I TOTALLY hear you about doing it alone, it's garbage. There a local mosque you could check out to do it? I know mine has community iftars every day of Ramadan.