Tuesday Top Ten: Ten Things I Do For Myself

Okay, this was last week's topic, but I missed it, and we don't have a this week's topic being sent out yet, so I'll do this one. One of these weeks I'll catch back up with the group. ;)

Tuesday Top Ten: Ten Things I Do For Myself:

1. Bathe. Okay, that's not for me, that's for those around me. Sorry, I needed something to get me going. But a long hot shower with a lot of water pressure, or a hot tub on a cool night certainly works for me.

2. Read. It's always nice to take a mini (or maxi) break and slip into a good book.

3. Snap photos. Makes me feel good to capture moments, and I like it even better if the picture turns out halfway decently. Why do I feel like I've done this top ten before? Hmmm.

4. Tune Out. Put in my iPod and close my eyes and just relax and unwind, alone, in silence. It recharges my batteries.

5. Travel. It used to be "hop in my car and drive around with tapes for my stereo and snacks". These days it's more often "hop in an airplane and fly around with my iPod plugged in". Something about driving (formerly) or flying (currently), the act itself has been something I enjoy. I guess seeing the world pass by my windshield.

6. Friends. It's nice to be able to connect with people who know you and care about you, with whom you can share problems and excitement, questions and just life in general. It's also always nice to be able to drag somebody else along to help you do stuff you don't want to do but have to. When they come along, it can make a daunting prospect just a little more entertaining. :)

7. Internet. I spend time on the internet for myself. It helps with #6 too, but also because I like looking up stuff, reading things, learning stuff, and yes, talking to friends. Some days I've spent too much time on the internet, other days not enough as I let work get behind. But all in all, it's definitely something I enjoy doing for myself when I can.

8. Ben & Jerry's. Not fond of their politics, but love their ice cream. ;) Any ice cream that has all those chunks and nuts and chocolate and...yum. I'm getting hungry...

9. Be Myself. I dress comfortably, I'm not out to try to impress anybody in looks or anything else, and I always do try to just be honest about who I am. It was hard to do that at first, after all the years of wanting to please everybody all the time and be the perfect 'everything' to every one. But I can't be, nobody can, and I've found that being myself just makes my own life a lot less complicated and stressful. :)

10. Kid Time. Whether it be devotions with Kaylee, or snuggling for a few minutes, or sitting and just talking about whatever is on her mind-she's a sweet, smart girl, and she's growing up so fast. I know it won't be long and she won't fit on my lap any more, or want to cuddle early in the morning, or be as open with her feelings. Sometimes we argue, tis true, but many times she just melts my heart. :)