One of the many things that the past year has taught me is that taking care of myself is important. It’s so easy for me to take care of all the people around me, and then I forget to take care of myself.
Yesterday, I meant to write, (which as you’ve noticed, is becoming an online diary sort of blog) as it tends to be cathartic. It didn’t work to write yesterday, and instead, I had a day filled with other types of self-care.
I worked for a bit in the morning and then had notifications of jungle deliveries (Amazon) and got excited as these were the last of my dress & breast tape/bra orders. So, of course, I tried things on. I had a mini fashion show. Scott’s office is next to our bedroom, so when I say mini fashion show, really, I’m interrupting him (I’m the annoying, obnoxious coworker). I tried things on, stood at his office door waiting for his opinion.
I now have the dress for our Valentine’s date tonight. We’re celebrating a night early going to a burlesque show put on by one of our favorite producers. I have always shyed away from red as I thought red hair and red didn’t work, opting for my favorite of green. But I’m in love with this dress and even have kept a couple of the other dresses too.
The start of my self-love/self- care day was realizing I am FIERCE, I am CONFIDENT, I am BRAVE, I AM BEAUTIFUL. That’s hard for me to hear most days.
So tonight, we’re going to to an early dinner and then burlesque. Tomorrow, we are having dinner at our friends/neighbors before we all head downtown for the Nuggets game. Tom spoils us and is making tasty Mediterranean.
More self care: The most tastiest homemade salad for lunch (there was avocado, nuts and bell peppers involved), I went for a walk in our neighborhood. A half an hour walk, getting fresh air. It was around a mile and a half. I then met up with a friend for pedicures. Thank you Ben for going with me! I love friend time!
After pedicures, it was some chill time for me rewatching more of West Wing while Scott was at his meetings. I did some prep work of my fingernails while watching, so today I can finish my nails with some Colorstreet.
I ended my day in bed doing one of my other favorite things (get your mind out of the gutter), I read some of my book before falling asleep. Although there may have been some fun earlier before the hubby went to sleep. ❤️
I wasn’t expecting to have a full day of self care, but I love that it worked that way. This is my reminder to carve out some time for self care. Also, for those of you that need to hear it… YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
Happy mid-morning cups. ☕️❤️