Ramadan is my favorite part of the year for lots of reasons, the actual concept of fasting being one of them. I fast of my own accord if I'm feeling really stressed out or feel like I need a sort of reboot of the system.
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.