do one nice thing for myself every day

But it’s too hard a goal to work on – too soft and fuzzy and requiring too much thought and self-monitoring.

Make way for quantitative goals!

Didn’t work. Seduced husband instead.

Tuesday
Massage. Mmm. Ed really worked all the bad places and the screwedupedness of my body diminished considerably.

Wednesday
Picked a cleome from garden for the vase by the sink.

Friday
Bought a great and somewhat overpriced goat cheese and greens salad from Pearson and Co. to eat for lunch while listening to Artists in Crime. Delightful.

Saturday
Today I am celebrating the end of the giant work project by spending much of nap here – posting and planning. I haven’t allowed myself much time here lately.

Monday
Made the chum go to the smoothie store I wanted rather than the bagel store he wanted. Much more tasty for me.

Tuesday
I’m going to say the second cocktail. Or maybe the third.

Wednesday
Took the initiative to make someone else plan next week’s playgroup for once. Your idea? Make that happen.

Thursday
Walked away from frustrating chum situation to indulge in an adult relaxer. Felt renewed sense of patience and happiness.

Friday
The long awaited facial. Now, that’s nice!

Saturday
Took a bit of time to just sit down on the couch and do nothing

Sunday
Didn’t even look at the clock when I woke up a bit after the husband had taken the chum downstairs, just went back to sleep.

I think I’m hitting a pretty unhealthy place around work and the 2 year old. It’s my unfortunate pattern to get so involved in doing that i can’t even think of anything to do for myself. And then my body breaks down somehow and I get sick or some other crisis.

I need to make an effort to do this.

Wednesday
Quickie pedicure while watching trash TV.

Thursday
Let quick shower turn into long long long shower – almost used up all hot water. And thus nap passed!

Sunday and Monday

Took 10 minutes once the chum went down for his nap and sat in the sun with a magazine.

Tuesday
3 pairs of cute shoes and a completely frivolous summer dress that I couldn’t even try on but seems ok. Splurge!

Let myself lie there with the chum once he had fallen asleep with his face pressed against me, enjoying my quiet little boy.

I need to make more of an effort towards this goal.

Got a facial.

Was brave and asked the friendly aesthetician how often people who really take great care of their skin come in and get facials.

Scheduled another one in 6 weeks.