Treat Yo' Self!

Money is tight for a lot of folks right now.  I get that.  I am feeling it, and yet we still need to have fun and enjoy living.  Nothing at the expense of someone’s health and wellbeing though!  Trying to survive during COVID-19 doesn’t mean you have to completely shut down everything in your life.  You are still hustling and working hard.  You are out there wearing a mask to show respect for the health of others.  And for that, you need to treat yo self!

If you haven’t ever watched an episode of Parks & Recreation, you are missing out.  Full disclaimer that if you do not have a dry sense of humor, it may not be your jam.  Not to worry, it is not for everyone.  Being that one of my undergraduate degrees was in Recreation, Parks & Tourism this show was a religious experience for me.  Of all the episodes, my favorite were when Donna and Tom spend the day treating themselves.  It is such a strong reminder of our need to pamper ourselves at least once a year.

So, with my birthday around the corner I needed to implement a little treat yo self into my life.  Being pampered and talking about all the things I love is such a Leo thing to do.  And yet, I do not care. (That’s another fine Leo trait).  I ordered needlepoint kits because I wanted to learn.  I created air plant vases out of wine corks.  I am finishing up learning how to flesh, salt, and tan a hide.  I may even dabble in woodworking to create my own coffee table and buffet out of Colorado aspen trees.  I’ll hike a 14er, and do some paddleboarding.  I’ll eat the entire Carvel ice cream cake to myself (if I can find one).  Why?  Because it is totally okay to treat yo self!

We’ve been adjusting to this new normal since March.  It is more important than ever now that we take a day for embellished self-care.  These are unprecedented times, and yet we are still alive.  What better way to live than treat yo self?

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