We took time to do my hair today. Andria (my local assistant) has taken over doing that for me, since the salon has a lot of people in it, and nobody masks anymore. My hair stylist comes to my house every couple months to cut my hair (I pay her extra) but now, we do my hair at home. It’s just a color refresh, nothing new (the color in the picture in the Daily Thoughts image at the top of this post). But it always feels so good.
The other day, I had a revelation of sorts. I was thinking about my massage, which I get once a week to keep functional, and thinking, “I should make it a reward for if I get my work done.” And then I realized–I was dangling self-care like a carrot. And that’s never a good thing. If we don’t take care of ourselves, whatever that may mean, we put ourselves last and we basically relegate ourselves as not important.
For me, self-care includes my hair. I feel better when it’s done. I like myself better, because I’m just not interested in having gray hair (this is for myself, only–what others want for themselves, hey, whatever their jam is). So, instead of shoving the hair off yet another week, I decided the hell with it, and so we did my hair and it feels and looks so much better and makes me happy.
I’m so in the weeds right now, but I don’t feel like talking about it. I’ll carve myself out of here, as I always do, and get back on my feet. I sometimes think if I’m not stressing over something, I’m not motivated. shrugs Eh. Whatever.
I just ate something I loved but haven’t had for a number of years…and I don’t think I like it anymore. Which both makes me a little sad, but also realize that yes, the Mounjaro has changed my tastes. And that’s okay. I don’t need a lot of the stuff I like (because yeah, I have a mega sweet tooth).
The kitties are fine. So’s Samwise. My gaming group is having a blast in Valheim, starting from the ground up (new world). But we had a horrible troll raid the other night when I was in there alone, and those three monsters destroyed the mead hall I made, and killed my wolf! I managed to survive, but yeah…that wasn’t a whole lot of fun. (And yes, I’ve put gaming on my secondary priority list because I need the breaks).
How have you guys been? Anybody play Valheim?
I just wish I could find the energy to do things for myself on my days off. And I don’t mean laundry or get the husband to doctor.
I love your book covers. Please don’t go with the trend where it looks like a ten year old drew it.
Blessings.
LOL…I have a few cute covers in reserve (that are a *little* in that trend but no, those kinds of covers wouldn’t fit my books at all. Can you even find ten minutes to sit with some gentle music and just decompress?
I gamed with my son (we both liked the same RPG games) and I am getting back into it slowly now that he’s out on his own at grad school. Self-care is important for our mental health and I am glad you are enjoying yours. I got a much needed pedicure this week and it was so nice. I splurged with a spa pedi at my local salon and it was so nice to be pampered.
I used to play games w/my son when he was younger. It’s fun stuff!
Glad your self care regimen is there for you! Your hairs have always been so pretty! I let mine grow in…..I’m snow white now….I felt old looking at first but I’m used to it now.