{ turtleneck: JCrew; necklace: gift [Nordstrom]; shirt/pants: F21; socks: Husbands; shoes: Old Navy; watch/clutch: Nordstrom }
The past few days I have been extra sensitive, extra emotional, easily irritated, and no... I know what you're thinking... it's not my time of month and I'm absolutely not pregnant.
I'm a self-proclaimed "introverted extravert", meaning I thrive on spending time alone, but I also love spending time with people. This break, I've spent every moment of every day with people. I made all these plans, we're staying at my parent's house over the break, and it's just been a lot of people time. Don't get me wrong, I love people, I love spending time with my family, but I'm much more fun to be around when I have some time to myself. Brad is the same way. We both need time to ourselves. After last nights over-dramatic breakdown, Brad told me that tomorrow I needed to dedicate the day to me, myself, and I. He made me leave the house alone and not make plans with anybody. He said, "Go somewhere, blog, read, journal, pin, I don't care, just go do what you love to do by yourself. I'm making you." I gladly accepted his order.
So, I drove to Corvallis on the back country roads, found a cozy spot in my favorite coffee shop, and read my new favorite non-fiction book of the moment [The Prodigal God, by Timothy Keller]. It was just what I needed. Oh so heavenly. Time to myself. And don't worry, I blared country music the whole way to Corvallis and sang every song as loud as I could. If you're like me, you need afternoons to yourself. If I didn't spend afternoons alone every once in a while to do whatever I want I don't think I'd have any friends. No one would want to hang out with me, I'd be a grumpy woman [and no one likes a grump].
I feel re-energized and ready to be with people again.
I'm ready for the fun week ahead that will be full of coffee dates, time with family, a weekend with friends at the beach, and hubby/wifey time. An afternoon to myself with no distractions was all it took.
i love being around friends and family but i agree, every now and then you need a day to yourself! good for you. :)
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I'm the exact same way!! The holidays are wonderful for spending time with family and friends, but I just need time to myself sometimes. Today I spent the entire day blogging and reading and it felt amazingggg. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm exactly the same way, in fact, today I took a trip to Park City all by myself. Alone time is so necessary!
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Definitely can relate to this post! I've done a lot of relaxing, indulged in a lot of pajama and couch time and now I feel totally ready to be busy again! I hope I'll be singing the same tune when I'm back at work next week.
ReplyDeleteI am literally the same. I absolutely love to socialize & be with people, but I get so overwhelmed & need time to myself.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a lovely afternoon! & a husband who really knows you!
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Perfect. I love this. You are so right and I can't agree enough. I hope you enjoyed the drive to Corvallis- you have inspired me as well. I think I may have some me time at Manzanita soon :)
ReplyDeleteMolly--Glad you got some alone time. :) Last year my church did a study on The Prodigal God... and what an awesome book! Hope you you enjoy it as much as I did.
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haha ditto on all of the above... and where the heck is our break going?! i'm getting crabby because it's disappearing and, next thing you know, we're going to be back in all the chaos. NOT happy about it.
ReplyDeleteargh. ok i think i need some time alone, too. haha i sound like a grump. :)
but, seriously, you're not alone, girlfrannn. enjoy every minute!
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we all get weepy every once in awhile.... have fun with the fam!
ReplyDeleteI think I am very similar... I crave social situations as much as quality time alone. Kind of strange it seems - but thats me!
ReplyDeleteI love the button up with the turtleneck under - I saw it in a J.Crew catalog and tried it (pictures soon!). It def works on you!
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ReplyDeleteok so Im so glad we found each other - yay for a new bloggy friend! Im loving your blog and you are just the cutest! :) blessings to you today friend!
ReplyDeletethis is definitely me. I love being with people, but when it's been too long I start resenting the person/people encroaching on my time :/ VERY fortunately, this doesn't seem to apply to my husband (though maybe thats because I don't feel like I have to engage/babysit him all the time when we're together.) great blog!
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