Today is my day to pamper myself. Hair, nails, whatever I want. Maybe a new outfit, whatever I want to eat (for one day only ) maybe a walk on the beach. I think it's important to take one day a week just for me, it refreshes me, puts the focus on me , because being a caretaker will run you down fast. My DH is at home with me and I love having him here, so I make time one week a day for me, that way it's not always all about him. What does everyone who can do just for themselves for fun? Shadowbaby
I like the "new outfit". But I can't do that every week. This time of year I love browsing through the flowers and shrubs at Lowe's. I plan to put out a grouping at the curb this spring.
last nite i did a full facial and buble bath after Dh was down for the nite. my face felt wonderful after the orange scrub and flowers mask. tanned with self tanner for the first time this yr..ugh .then i played with and cleaned more jewelry..folly you should see lil fat trixie with her neck draped in diamonds/gold chains like mr t-.. she thinks she looks 'hot'! ever seen a chihuahua smile??i am going to try to get a pic ..have to figure out how...i've been told i can get a new pic phone from AT&T that i can dowload direct to my webtv =. have to check that out soon. i go out and enjoy the pool /flowers and lake when its not too hot. divvi
I play golf. You can't play golf and think of anything other than what you are doing. I do take my cell phone with me, but I will only answer a call if it is from my home phone. I know my Father is at home and he will call me only if there is a real need. So I don't have to worrry.
Went to the library this week and got several regular and one audio book I've been wanting to read. Now the challenge will be to find the time to actually read/listen to them. Shopping for clothes is usually my indulgence, going to lunch with a friend once in a while. I really don't consider my exercise class, nails, hair, etc. "me" time--although they really are--I like what a friend calls them--"maintenance".
Right MarilynMD! Maintenance on your car, on your house or your boat or whatever is important to keep things running smoothly, same with you. Time to decompress and maintain the spirit. I also love the movies, I guess it gives me another perspective on things. To express myself. I will lose my sense of self if I don't pay attention to me. Shadowbaby
Yesterday I went to a movie and dinner with my mom and niece. My daughter stayed home with her dad. I had a nice relaxing time. My daughter though was quite stressed by the time I got home. He was having one of his antsy days and she ended up having to lock him in the house since he kept wanting to leave. Maybe she'll have a little more appreciation for what I do every day.....
I wish one of my kids or relatives could have that experience. However, we did spend almost a month with our one son in Missouri. He's been extra attentive (telephoning) to me since we returned. He tells me what a 'great lady' I am. That's nice to hear! I think hr realizes our visits back to visit him and his family are going to be few and far between now.
We are planning a train trip to Portland Friday. I'll need to take 2 buses to get to the train depot. Our daughter will pick us up on the other end. It's about a 3 hour ride. We always love that trip but I'm a bit concerned about DH. He can't sem to remember that we are going. I just feel rather antsy this time.Hope it all goes well.
divvi, Mikey's been looking for a wealthy older woman to take care of him (he's four). Trixie already sounded adorable, but dripping in gold and diamonds, I think she might be just what he has in mind. Could we set up a cyber date? (-: BTW, I already know she has good taste in men, since she's fallen for Daddy. I think he's wonderful, too. I love that program, as do the 4 canines here.
These days, its getting harder to get away without difficulties. Hate to say it here but the threads about the tunnel and the abyss are hitting home big time this week. Maybe its the moon
When I can, I like to take time to go to a bookstore and look without having to dash in and dash out.
The ideal mini escape is to go to On the Border, enjoy a bowl of tortilla soup, roam around in Barnes and Noble, then go over to the art league gallery and walk through the current exhibit.
The greatest soother for me is to go to the beach and breathe the air, watch the waves and ships etc.. I do have a DVD of the ocean..with sounds but no ocean air..hee hee..
folly, trixie only likes the dogs on TV or on pics like your mikey:) she is not a social bee and hates other dogs in person! they only like cats! they arent too social to each other round here either. 'tolerate' is the word. my fault bigtime. they are set in their ways like mommie..haha=divvi daddy was on morning show today..w/dog whisperer. my Daddy is still handsome at 15yr..!
What would it be like to be able to go to the store (book store, preferabllly) by myself and brouse until I was broused out. Or the library and just hang out looking at magazines and newspapers. Reading parts of novels to see if I want to check them out? I could spend 3-4 hours there easily. I would love that!
I finally have realized that it was time for Me...the Tunnel was starting to close in on me......so My daughter will stay with DH, while I take up bowling, it is something we did together for many years, before AD. It will give me a chance to meet new friends( I really miss all my friends we left in Clearwater two years ago, before moving to Jacksonville) and to get some exercise. I also have a nice young man, a CNA, to come in for a few hours a week, so I can get out....I will just have to learn to tune DH out when I get home, he usually is very angry that I have been out, threatens to divorce me, thats a laugh after 58 years ..We do need some time out or this terrible disease will get us as well.
I guess my "me time" is going to work. I have in-home aides 5 days a week for 9 hours a day while I work but when I asked for a couple of hours on the week end so that I could shop or visit my grandchildren, it was denied. I have forgotten what "me time" is. Heck, I have trouble just getting a shower.