It was one of those days in which staying home from work seemed much more attractive than going to work. Admittedly, most days feel like that, I just don't act on it much, but today I certainly did so, and it felt a little naughty, but well-needed.
I didn't have much planned initially but knew it would begin with breakfast and coffee at my local cafe - and it did. I lingered there and read some of my latest book, Book Lovers by Emily Henry, and along the way managed to drink a couple coffees and, basically, have an awesome start to my day.
A little later, I browsed some shops and found a cute off-the-shoulder sun dress that seemed to call my name; how could I deny it, and at the bargain price of $39 I didn't deny it, or myself. It's going to look so good with my cowgirl boots. I wandered around the shops some more then decided the gardens is where I needed to be, green things and flowers always becon me. I found a spot and read my book some more waiting for the highlight of the day to happen - Lunch with my boy.
I don't often get to have lunch with him, our jobs get in the way mostly, his more than mine as he's always super-busy during the week; it makes lunch dates a little more special due to their infrequency. I was excited.
It was a beautiful little moment, we ate lunch in the little garden-cafe within the botanic gardens with blue skies overhead, birds calling and flitting around...and we laughed a little, held hands as we ate and connected in a lovely way; it felt naughty as I was supposed to be at work, but I needed it...and the way he looks at me. Mmm, those eyes on me.
When we parted I headed to a gourmet market not too far from home where I picked up some things to make us a nice dinner, I want to do something special for us, then went to see my mother whose chemotherapy is taking a bit of a toll; we spent the afternoon together. Oh, later I also tried on my new sun dress with a few different looks and made a mental note to suggest to my man that we go for a picnic in the countryside soon...I think he'll like my new dress on, or off.
It was a really lovely day and, looking back on it, I realised I needed it - we all do - as life can be hectic and applies pressure. We need to release it, otherwise it builds up...and that's unhealthy. People I love, gardens, flowers...it never fails to enliven me.
Becca 💗
How lovely! Congratulations on taking a day for yourself.
It's a requirement, a need. I think everyone should do it rgularly.
Thanks for your comment.
Becca 🌷
Very true. It's a shame and quite destructive socially that rest is often equated with laziness. It's like maintenance and repair, undervalued by Maximum Productivity Society but actually the most important work of all... what's more productive than looking after the health of mind and body?