This summer has really taken a toll on my vigorous schedule and daily routines. As the other person in my household put it, "It's like you're on a never ending vacation." True, but not by choice. My weeks have been filled with getting up no earlier than 11:00 am, chilling on the couch watching Beverly Hills 90210 reruns, running a few short errands, walking the dog, going to the pool, hanging out at Kings Island and taking lots of naps. For the record, I do work part-time at a small, upscale tanning salon, it's not as if I am a total bum.
So, a couple weeks ago I came up with a plan. It's a plan with phases and so far I am right on track. Phase One: no naps during the day, with the exclusion of Saturday and Sunday. Everyone should be allowed this luxury. Check. Phase Two: wake up at the same time during the week, this does not mean 10:00 am or 11:00 am. For the last week, I have woke up prior to 8:30 am without having to depend on the alarm. Check. Phase Three: do something (anything) productive each and every day. This can be anything from doing a load of laundry (which I am not doing so well at lately, washed a load of clothes 3 times because I forgot to put them in the dryer) to painting a ceiling in the house or cleaning out a closet. I've managed to have some success on Phase Three with only some minor slip-ups...but who's counting?
I'm feeling pretty darn good about myself right now. It doesn't take much. I live by three simple rules: 1) Must have shelter over my head to keep my warm and safe. 2) Need food to keep me nourished and alive, and 3) Surround myself with people who love me unconditionally and allow me to love them back to my fullest.
Any suggestions on Phase Four and Five are welcomed by all. Hope everyone is loving life!
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