A little me time...

I smell like a gum wrapper and look like the Hulk. No, I'm not trying out Halloween costumes early. I decided I would pamper myself tonight. After all, in just over a week I will be seeing my hubby again after months and I want to look my best.

Funny thing is, I'm a little nervous. I know he's gone through some changes while at training. I can tell by the way his letters sound. I don't think it is a bad way, just different. I've gone through some changes, myself, although mine are mostly physical. 

I made a goal to lose a certain amount of weight by the time my husband returns in November, and I'm over half way there. Because of this I've had to replace some of my clothes. I know they say to wait until you're at your goal weight to buy anything, but let's face it, you feel better when you look good. You can't feel good if you're clothes don't fit anymore. I tell you, I was down to a few things that looked OK, the rest was so big it was sagging off my shoulders and hips like old drapes. Scarlett O'Hara and Carol Burnett could pull that off, but I really needed some help. Especially when I have a one year old tugging at me to get my attention. 

I've also decided to change my hair color (I've got the dye, I just need to muster up the courage to actually do it). This might lead to a new hair style.... Like I said before, life is constantly moving forward. 

I used to never do these things for myself. Scratch that, I did, before I was in a committed relationship. Rarely, but still, I would pamper myself. Somehow I got comfortable and, well, busy. I know it sounds like a bad excuse, but I think that's what it boils down to. I didn't have any need to impress people anymore, I was busy with my hubby, cats, daughter, dog (not in that order).

Where do you find the time for yourself when you have so much going on? 

Even if all you do is put on a facial mask every couple of nights, paint your toenails, or take a long walk just for yourself, the important thing is to DO something for YOU. It doesn't take long. The minty Hulk mask took me 15 minutes, of which I spent watching TV reruns. 

So I've decided to make this a ritual for myself. maybe not the same thing every day, but giving myself a break every day. Tomorrow, I think I'll get up early for some Yoga.

This can't be that hard, right? I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow. In the mean time, go find something to do for yourself!