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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Me Days

When I started working more than 10 years ago, days off from work were precious and I saved them carefully so that I could take short holidays or one long break each year. Sometimes, I take one or two precious days off to meet up with some friends. But that's about it.

Since I started working again (by the way, I've just passed my one year mark recently!), I have found that taking a day off now and then to do things I like, for myself and by myself is important for my sanity.

I call those days "Me Days"

Today is one of those days, except I only took the afternoon off instead of 1 full day. After 1pm, I went for lunch by myself, went for a bit of shopping.. then to the gym.. and then went home to watch some TV. Then I took my own time to make dinner.

By the time The Husband came home, I felt as if I have been resting all day!

What a lovely day today has been!

It's also nice to see my balcony in the afternoon, with all those portulacas smiling at me
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8 comments:

  1. Petunia LeeApril 21, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Those flowers are pretty!

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  2. MalarApril 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    OKC, i do that too! I will just take a day off and rest! It's actually rejuvenate myself!

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  3. JosephineApril 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I sure agree with having 'me' times. Great way to spend it!
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    THanks again for dropping my blogsite last time *wink

    Have a great weekend :P

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  4. Open Kitchen ConceptApril 23, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks Petunia!

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  5. Open Kitchen ConceptApril 23, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Yes, Malar, rejuvenate is the word for it! :)

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  6. Open Kitchen ConceptApril 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hey Josephine, I like the photos on your blog! All vintage style! :)

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  7. Blur TingApril 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I agree it's nice to have some time off for ourselves. For me, with the kids around, it's hard to get 'me' time.

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  8. Open Kitchen ConceptApril 25, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    "Me time" is precious, isn't it, Ting?

    "Girls' time" too! I think we are overdue for our high-tea gatherings.. :)

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