I told John last weekend, even before the craziness of this week unfolded, that I needed to take a mental health day.
I've been overwhelmed lately with all that's on my plate and I know when I feel like this that one of the best things I can do (for myself and my family) is to get away and decompress. I planned to get away this afternoon because Sunday is a low key day for us, and it's generally a good time for me to leave.
I've been looking forward to this date with me, myself, and I all week long.
I have no idea what I'm going to do.
I was hoping to go see a movie because I love going to the movies by myself (don't have to share popcorn!) but there is nothing on that I care to see. I was bummed that the new Matthew McConaughey & Jennifer Garner movie isn't out yet. It looks cute, and I never ever mind watching MM on the big screen.
I could go to Michael's and look around.
Or TJ Maxx. Or Target. But NOT the mall. I hate the mall.
I could go to Starbucks, get a chai, hang out with my laptop and get caught up on all my blog reading.
I could browse the scrapbook store. Or my favorite downtown bookstore.
I could go on a hike, even though it's a bit chilly today.
I could hang out at the library with a stack of books or maybe a magazine.
I will probably grab something yummy for dinner. I love eating by myself at restaurants.
I thought about asking a friend to join me, but you know what? I just really enjoy being alone. My introverted soul needs some rest from the madness. Some space to breathe and just "be". As much as I love my friends, I know that today needs to be about caring for me.
So...my afternoon is wide open. I have no idea how to best spend this time, but I'm so looking forward to it! Ciao!
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Sounds fabulous! Enjoy. :)
I love to wander as well. Wandering Michael's can be dangerous, but I like to surround myself with all the potential creativity.
Then I buy yarn that sits on my shelf.
I like to do all those things, but I don't like to eat alone, or watch movies alone.
Have a great time! Sounds like you have tons of great options for your alone day!
~ Ali
I am insanely happy for you to get this day!!
Hoping I'll get one soon...all the ideas you mentioned sound GREAT...I too enjoy being alone, as well.
I kinda want to see 17 Again..does that make me cheesy?? :)
Can't wait to hear what you decided to do!
I'm just the opposite....I hate going out to eat alone. But I do love to be alone and go to Archiver's (scrapbook store). It's not as overwhelming when you can meander at leisure.
Whatever you do...ENJOY!!!
I can't wait to hear how you spent your day!
I love getting out by myself every once in a while also!!!
Good for you Mer. May your soul get just the creative rest it needs.
I hope you have a great afternoon--you deserve it! I just read your last post--oh my goodness! My house was broken into and robbed once when I was a teenager...it's an awful, violated feeling. I'm sorry you had to go through it--but glad you weren't physically hurt.
That sounds so relaxing and rejuvenating. I can't wait to see what you did! :) Enjoy!
Hope you had a fabulous day to unwind and get 'the stress out'. :)
I love me some MM too!
I hope you've enjoyed your day!! Kudos to John for recognizing that need in you...that says alot about you guys as a couple!
Praying you found a little rest for your soul today
Hope you had a relaxing day, you'll have to tell which of your options you chose to indulge in:)
I don't know why, but I get freaked sitting in the dark movie theater alone. I can do dinner though (w/ a book).
These times are necessary!! My mom has a good friend who checks herself into a hotel room for the weekend about every six months. Stays in her pj's and orders room service.
How amazing, Mer. I hope your afternoon was fantastic. And relaxing.
Let us know what ya did!!!
I want to do that... amazing! I'm introverted; although many challenge me on it. Just because I can be outgoing and lead groups, doesn't mean that I don't need by quiet (very quiet) space! Good for you... I hope that you enjoy every bit of it!
sounds absolutely crazy wonderful.
enjoy every breath.
Hope your day was marvelous!!!
Oh, how NICE! This sounds like the perfect afternoon to my introverted soul, too. :)
Hope you had fun, what did you end up doing on your Me Myself and I day?
I LOVE to have a day to just be alone and have PEACE! I adore my family, but we all need a period of time where we don't have little people blabbing at us. :)
Hope you feel refreshed.
Kelly in Michigan
Hope you had a very restful day. We all need those every once in a while! :)
I'm sorry that you're week has been like it has. Hope you had a great day!
We must be soul sisters! I needed a Mental Health Day this week, too. But I put it on hold because the MM movie wasn't out yet! Whenever that movie comes out, we will need to be there - together, but apart. :)
I hope you enjoyed your day and feel refreshed. Hang in there!
Praying for you today, friend!
I hope your MHD was exactly what you needed :)!
Can't wait to hear what you did!
Girl, after the past few days you've had. Sounds like you need some serious downtime. ENJOY!!! :)
I am so sorry about what happened last week! I hope your "mental health day" was wonderful and that this week is a much better one!
My introverted soul concurs that such moments are necessary now and then!
Hope it was refreshing!
After such an awful week, you definately deserve a mental health day. I hope you had a great afternoon!
All of those options sound fun. I hope you had a good day.
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