Take exquisite care of myself

This past week has been one where my body really has needed the TLC that only rest can provide. I’ve had the house to myself and I have been deeply ensconsed in the couch or my bed.

When I listen to my body I know she needs more rest and time. It has been a heck of a year on my body with chemo, radiation, a surgery and more chemo and another smaller surgery coming up. I want to revere and honor my body as best I can from now on by feeding her good and healthy foods, nice treats, lots of cold water and good rest and exercise.

I didn’t realize how desperately I need a mani/pedi until a friend gently pointed out that I shouldn’t be wearing flip flops :-) LOL. We went to a new place and they were great, fun and it was a good vibe. I had a delux pedicure and a general manicure. I had the salt scrub and the mud on my legs and they feel great now! My toes look fantastic and my hands are moisturized. I feel a bit pampered and I didn’t even realiZe that I needed it.

Do something nice for YOU today!

I finally got through all the remaining letters and documents I needed to file and shred. It feels great to be on top of all of my responsibilities and have all that paper filed away.

I still have many thank you notes and letters and cards to write, but those are things I enjoy doing and will do them a little at a time which is the key to getting pretty much anything done I think.

I believe having a functioning computer, printer, scanner and overall generally pleasant workspace, as well as the time away from work is key to my development and maintenance in this area.
*ps this is not my office pictured, but I like it.

I added two $5 bills to my jar yesterday :-) fun fun fun! I will probably break down and actually count the dollars in the jar soon. I also throw my loose change in there too. I can’t stand having change jingling in my pockets. Last time I took change to bank for conversion I think I had well over $200!

This is so fun! I have no idea how much I’ve saved, I’d guess maybe $125. It is effortless and again…fun. This feeds directly into how I am wired, motivated.

I don’t know what I am saving for?
1. Bike?
2. Computer?
3. Shredder?
4. Vacation cash?

I had a friend visit two weeks ago, my golf buddy Dana from Virginia. We had a great time. Nice pace, fun things to do and just chilling with friends.

This weekend one of my besties, Stacey came up from Atlanta and it was more of the same. I love it when my friends cross-pollinate and meet and like each other.

These visits were much needed as I head into my last chemo treatment and face a smaller surgery June 8th. I can take a deep breath, feel that I am loved and continue on.

That feels exquisite.

I finally broke down and got a big monitor for my home office. Wearing my glasses all the time was getting on my nerves (and I think it makes you more dependent on them).

I was patient, oh so patient and found a 24inch Samsung for $149.00! I live in NH so we also don’t have sales tax, sweet!

I have it hooked up now and its beautiful. I was looking at an HP 25 inch, but this is plenty big enough and the extra $90 wouldn’t be worth it to me.

I am very proud of myself for staying organized during this time of health trial and crisis.

I know where everything I own is.
My bills and finances are organized. I enjoy working my net worth and budget spreadsheets.

I am good about corresponding and returning phone calls/mail/text.
I am enjoying the $5bill savings jar game, I still don’t know what I’ll use the money for.
I am productive on work tasks and am looking forward to travel, swimming, fellowship with family and friends.

I think I need to get more/better rest.
I need to stop biting my nails. Something I haven’t done in years!

my two big goals are to lose last 62lbs and to pay off my credit card!

it was long overdue to get my new dredlocs washed and twisted. It took me a long time to commit to this hairstyle but now I love it.

Much needed and I was able to just relax in the massage chair.