I finally..finally realize this life is MINE and no one else's! Mine to live - to enjoy. One of the first things I am doing is taking back control. Not sure why I gave up control - life, job stress..you name it. I gave up control. Each day I got up and did everything that everyone expected of me and forgot about the most important person - ME! I forgot what I wanted/needed. That me and my wants and needs are just as important than anyone else's. I forgot that I cannot do everything and be everything to everyone...that I can say No, I'm sorry that doesn't fit into my schedule.
The first step to this - I took some well earned vacation [actually forced to use it or lose it - ha ha] and instead of spending the time doing chores/yard work I decided to take 1 day to do exactly what I wanted. I got my hair cut, eyebrows waxed, had lunch with a friend, went to the used bookstore and bought several books to read, stopped at Starbucks to enjoy a cup of coffee & read the afternoon away until I had to pick up The Boy from school. It was WONDERFUL! I am going to do this at least once/month. Now that it's summer my schedule is a little more lax.
The next thing I am going to do is to create my "oasis/haven" on my lanai/balcony. I've already started. Have the table/chairs. I have to put the table together and clean up/rearrange the area...
Off to create my oasis..if I can find the disk for my camera - I may just upload a picture or two!
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