Notes to Self

The Workday conference ended yesterday, and so did my lack of life hopefully. Thanks to my generous company, I enjoyed an amazing afternoon in the spa at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. I haven't done such a thing in years. It's really funny how some nice lotions and warm towels make a person feel so much better.

More importantly, as my shoulders (and my mind) were letting go of the rocks that had built up within, many reminders about balance and self-preservation came to light as I was being shined up and rubbed down. So I wanted to write them down and check back in a few months to see if I actually achieved any of them. Of course, I could write them down on a traditional piece of paper, but I thought I'd share in hopes that you might be inspired to pay a little attention to yourself and the life around you too.

Here goes...

• Let the dogs take me for a daily walk.
• Blog.
• Knit socks.
• Plan a night out with Tom for our 19th anniversary that we missed last month because I was sick and stressed.
• Schedule massages.
• Go to a yoga class.
• Play family games.
• Bake things.
• Read "Beloved" for myself.
• Read "The Giver" with the kids.
• Plan a vacation.
• Find a few things to enjoy in my work.
• Check out Jason Mraz's music (because I really dig his single "I'm Yours"--it makes me feel in love with everyone I know.)
• Host a holiday party.
• Get back on a monthly lunch plan with my friend Anne.
• Update the kids’ photo albums.

And finally, eat brown rice. The wholesome answer to everything!

(294 words)