Funny, but yesterday I got 4-5 hours ALONE! For the first time in I-don't-know-how-long! My daughter went to an aunt's to go swimming and tubing, Ron was off helping a friend fix up an old bus, and the boys were somewhere or another.
I started out on the computer, but then thought about all the yard sale stuff boxed up in my living room. It was driving me crazy. Knowing I wouldn't have a chance to set up again for a couple of weeks, I transfered everything to the shed.
Then I started in on some housework.
It was getting pretty hot out and I started sweating.
So I did something that I see others do all the time, but I rarely do.
I turned on the TV and stretched out on the couch. I ended up watching a couple of episodes of Animal Planet's Last Chance Highway. If you are a dog lover, you'll love that show.
Then I proceeded to take a nap- yay! I do that maybe 4-5 times a year...I needed that!
All that rest and relaxation got me thinking of how I could reward myself when I reach a goal I have set.
Here are a few ideas- some cost money, some are FREE:
Go to lunch with a friend- Imagine that!
Buy something I've been wanting - let me think....
Get a professional massage - never done that!
Get a pedicure - never done that either but my mom swears by it
Get a manicure- although there's not much hope with these nails!
Buy a great book and go to the park or lake and hang out reading
Buy one of those super tender, super juicy, super expensive steaks- the ones that I normally can't envision myself spending our hard earned money on.....
Grill it up- No wait! Have SOMEONE ELSE grill it up...and dig in!
Take a long bubble bath - don't forget the music and a glass of wine!
And for those REALLY, REALLY big goals- get a big reward!
Buy a new toy! Go on vacation!
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