Fifteen Things
I’ve got fifteen days free of work, free of obligation. That means 15 days to do whatever I want while my kid is at daycare, my partner is at work and I don’t have any daytime responsibilities. This is what I want to do:
Move my body. Weights. Walking. Yoga. Hiking. Anything intentional that feels good.
Plant flowers to add more color to the deck, the yard and spice up the outdoor space.
Clean out closets and get rid of stuff that we don’t want, don’t need or don’t like anymore.
Cook. Find new recipes to get inspired, try different flavors and change up our dining habits.
Go see a movie, by myself, during the middle of the day.
Lounge on the couch, in my pajamas, all day long and binge watch a show and not feel an ounce of guilt.
Go shopping, all by myself. Take my time. Eat lunch out.
Paint a canvas. Get fun colors that make me happy. Try spray paint. Make my own art.
Visit antique and consignment shops. Find unique items that speak to me and feel good having around.
Make plans with friends. Hang out in the backyard, on people’s front porch, at a restaurant. Just get out.
Connect with my parents. Visit them at their house. Take them to lunch. Talk to them.
Make memories with D. Surprise her. Do things we don’t normally do. Enjoy the summer break.
Date A. Out and about. At home, after D goes to bed. On walks. Be present during time together, wherever we may be.
Read a good book. Fiction. Spend more time at the library. Read chapter books with D.
Host people in the backyard. Buy snacks. Hang out. Let kids run wild.
