Episode 00025 self care aka NO ONE has time but you make the time. (Somehow)

My personal pensieve

So I made a promise to myself to take better care of myself. Skin, physical health, overall health. Admittedly, I am heavily focused on skin care. Been able to stick with more natural ingredients without compromising too much. Anyway. Part of that is becoming physically stronger, because being bendy isn't just about the stretching. You have to be strong enough to support yourself. I decided to take advantage of a park I live walking distance from (if I have time for a leisurely stroll lol, which I did that day), and the fact that they have some gym equipment indoors. I did my workout. Stretching, some machines, no rollers so I have yet to properly roll myself out. Idk where my roller went! D: Weighed myself. Thought about it but did it anyway. Still disagree with what it told me. I don't weigh myself Bc it can turn into a weird obsession with me And me constantly disagreeing with a device. But the thing is my goals are not weight based. I want to be stronger and bendier. I just know I sit usually around 120-122lbs so like 55kg ish. And I doubt I gained muscle weight any time recently. Or "happy weight" for that matter, since I am single lol. I walked in light rain, worked out attempting to wait out rain, but ultimately walked in the rain in my UNBEKNOWNST to me: ragged shoes lol Went home took a nice bath and mused over the coming week. I get to see Cirque Du Soleil's Luzia TWICE. Pps by the time this is uploaded (which is a week after the recording) Some of the acts were different and I had never seen slack line performed until two days ago. Happy Valentine's Day! I was really glad bestie enjoyed it! 🥰😊 I was a bit worried especially since she bought the tickets. It was a late birthday/xmas/빼빼로/Valentine's Day/white day/black day (these are real, please google) gift 🎁 💝 White day https://us.jnto.go.jp/blog/valentines-day-white-day-in-japan/ Black day https://www.reuters.com/article/us-blackday/black-day-for-love-big-day-for-noodles-idUSSEO18852320080414 Main takeaway 🌸Bubble baths are great 🌸Baths in general are great 🌸Meditation can happen anywhere 🌸You don't need to be in a certain place 🌸NO ONE has time for self care/meditation/working out/meal prep But it just has to happen You have to carve out that time. We need to enrich ourselves. And baths are relaxing: We are all super stressed! Yes it is a bit wasteful with water and heat But I think something like a thirty minute soak does more for oneself than it hurts the checkbook. Take care of yourself. You are the only one who can take care of you at the end of the day. Self sufficiency is something not everyone can or will do. Some people outright refuse. But it is definitely sexy.😊 So as I finish my drawn out 1h+ long solo #ValentinesDay lunch before work lol 🍣🍚🍵 Love yourself first Let's be good to each other And to ourselves Thanks for listening! Even more thanks if you read this lol I'll see you next week! Love, appreciation, and gratitude can be celebrated everyday. If you are mad about singles awareness: Go out in the world And let someone know how much you appreciate them in your life. Or your dog, fish, plushies, etc.