Today: Treat yo self.
I’ve recently become addicted to Parks and Recreation. I think Ron Swanson might be my spirit animal. I am channeling my inner Donna Meagle after a truly absurd week, though, and treating myself.
Yesterday morning, I treated myself to half an hour of no phone calls and no emails, and a little mind-clearing run and no awkward eye contact (unfortunately, there was an abundance of awkward eye contact – that comes with the territory in small hotel gyms with giant mirrors and only two, side-by-side treadmills). I tried to treat myself to a massage this afternoon, but the massage place had to stay closed today (Rude, Nemo. Rude.). Minor setback. The foam roller will do. For now. Back to the treats.
You want some pretty orange-ish tulips? Treat yo self. You want a new book (an actual, real book – not an electronic, ebook, digi-book thing)? Treat yo self. You want to spend twenty minutes of your life painting and repainting your nails until they are the perfect, smudge-proof shade of Ballet Slipper? Treat yo self. You want to take your little dog for an extra long walk slog through the snow? Treat yo self. You want to fill up the tub and overflow it with some Mr. Bubble (or maybe something less likely to cause you to break out into hives… like, Aveeno oatmeal bath, perhaps)? Treat yo self.
Seriously. Treat yourself.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Trufflin’, maybe…
- Love this: 5 ways to become a better runner
- Grateful to everyone helping the city bounce back after the blizzard
How do you treat your lovely self?
Comments (4)
Miranda @ Biting Life
February 11, 2013 at 1:35 am
Love this! I’m usually kind of a cheap person and don’t really splurge on little treats for myself that often, but lately I’ve been buying Kindle books if I see one that’s only a few dollars that I’m interested in. It feels so good to know that I’m getting something special and new, but it’s also not breaking the bank. Laura from The Odd Duck Blog wrote a post a little while ago about how, ever since she started looking at reading as a hobby, she’s gotten more comfortable with splurging on books. After reading that post, I’ve started to look at it the same way. If it’s something that I really enjoy… why not spend a few dollars every now and again to make myself happy? Especially when it’s something that’s actually good for you!
Michelle
February 11, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Ooh, I like the idea of treating myself. And you treating yo self. Yesterday I treated myself with some Valentine making while watching an old scary movie with a cup of tea. Might not sound like a treat, but it was to me.
margscurry
February 12, 2013 at 7:57 pm
I love parks and rec!
Molly Galler
February 12, 2013 at 11:12 pm
I really needed this reminder today. I’ve been totally consumed by work and this weekend I am finally unplugging for three straight days in Maine. Let the treating begin!