Pamper myself once a week

Margaritas are wonderful. I treated myself to an evening with friends and a big margarita. It’s been awhile since I had one, man was it good :)

I find myself “doing for others”

What can I say, I’m a natural born nurturer :) I went to get my hair cut this past weekend. Keep in mind I’m not a stylish person. My hair is typically found in a pony tail, I wear jeans and a sensible shirt (nothing fancy) and rarely wear makeup unless I know I’m getting my picture taken or its a special event. So it’s no surprise when I went in to get my hair cut (and for as much as I don’t care about my looks, I sure care about “who” cuts my hair!) I just told Dawn that I don’t pay much attention so I didn’t care…then I just happened to ask, pretty doubtfully, if I had enough to donate. Sure enough I did, so off it went and into a bag. Now I just need to send it in to Lock’s of Love. This is the second time I’ve donated. And I must say that Dawn is just amazing. She gave me a short cut that I can manage in less than 5 min and looks good with my face. I had really short hair once and couldn’t maintain it.

Dawn is a miracle worker…what can I say :)

I guess I’ve been indulging in books for the past couple of weeks. This isn’t something I’ve done since I was in high school. However, now my book choice is a little better…I was stuck in a Dean Koontz flurry back then…you know, the weekly new book.

Anyway, this weekend I’m double dipping for my pampering. I’m getting my eyes checked (yep, for me that’s pampering) and I’m going to get my hair cut…much needed!! I think both of those things will be a boost for me :)

I think I’ve completely forgotten how to pamper myself!! It’s amazing how when you start leaving something out of your life, when you’re ready to do it again, you’re not quite sure where to start.

I did that when my husband was in Iraq. To keep my mind off of everything, I just dove into my spiritual and social life. I went out all the time (not partying, but still being social) and I was constantly educating myself and writing articles. When I finally decided I needed to relax, I couldn’t do it. I sat on the edge of my couch, all rigid like watching TV. My body was so tense I couldn’t just curl up with a pillow and lounge. It took me a few tries, but I got back in the groove…and now I can’t seem to get out of that habit, lol.

What I need to do is come up with a list of things I can do to pamper myself, so I have a go to list when I have no idea what to do. For some reason, the only thing I can think of to do is paint my nails…for me that’s actually kind of boring and more a chore, lol.

So, for anyone who reads this post…what do you do to pamper yourself? I know I can go out for a massage, but I don’t have the money, so that’s one I’d have to save up for. I am in dire need of inspiration for this goal!!!

Once a week! hands, nails, legs, skin.

I done this last night and it was great
I lit candles and insense.
Sat in total silence and relaxed, and then read Katie Price’s autobiography for about an hour.

So I’ve been trying this for a while.
And I actually find it hard being on my own!!
I’m so used to having my boyfriend there with me.
So I’m gonna keep working on it.
Little things like painting my nails or doing my tan.
And I’m going to start reading again too.

I used to not have any time for myself but now I have made time to go to the gym every night so I think I can make time to pamper myself at least once a week… maybe I will make this my saturday or sunday evening thing.. take a long bubble bath with a face mask on in a bathroom filled with candles with a tea beside the tub and tell the boys that they have to be quiet downstairs while im in there. I think this will be good to release all of my stresses. I cant wait.

first I couldn’t imagine even how to start it and I found it difficult to take time only for myself, but now I do it almost every evening. I put some candles in my room, take rest and listen to music or read a good book, a non-obligatory book! It feels so good..

I already started pampering myself unknowingly, although only very rarely. I believe, if I put it on this list, I will surely do it once a week.

I need to care for myself to feel good about who I am. It is part of finding myself again and of course a part of discovering what makes me feel good and happy.