Sin querer, without meaning to, I had one of my lazy days. It's really hot over here and today reached 103 degrees. I had my lil AC on in my apartment, the fan blowing cool air onto me, and I had no intentions of going ANYWHERE.
A little while ago, I did something I used to do when I lived in my own place. On a weekend day, I did nothing but lay in the cool air, watching TV, streaming, napping. Then I would call to have a pizza delivered and, after eating, I'd go back to my lazy day. That meal was super delicious, the air perfect, phones off, the house closed up, and me, completely relaxed.
After moving in to care for my parents, I rarely HAD a lazy day, much less enjoy one. It took me years to realize that my parents also enjoyed lazy days without us messing it up for them. It also took me years to realize that I would not be going back on my own anytime soon and, that if I needed 'me' time, then I'd better find a way to take that time.
How fun was it that, just like that, without looking for it, I was able to have my true lazy day. My father and I have come to an "agreement", to not nag each other about being in one's room, to respect that time and space. I'd left the room to make him breakfast and to check up on him but little else. So, I was able to enjoy this Saturday doing exactly what I felt like doing - nothing.
Now the sun has set, and it is a very cool 96 degrees, Dad's outside on the tractor and I'm going back to my cool room to watch TV and continue with my now lazy night.
It's important to make time for yourself. And to make time to do those things (or not) that put your pieces back together to start your new week. Do it!
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