I wish I could go away by my self but my husband would divorce me. He is a very jealous sort that these days is sooooooo grumpy with his life. All I can say is I do need a break to re charge and I need to find a way to do it.
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I wish I could go away by my self but my husband would divorce me. He is a very jealous sort that these days is sooooooo grumpy with his life. All I can say is I do need a break to re charge and I need to find a way to do it.
On top of working 12 hour shifts during the week my husband also works every other weekend. When I need a break I can't rely on him, money is tight so I can't do much and family&friends are far enough. However every blue moon my kids go on a overnighter at grand ma's place and it's usually the weekend my husband works. Now I have the whole house to myself. It's as close as I am going to get to a private Island but it works real wonders for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skysue
A "private island" can be anywhere you have peace and quiet and will be uninterrupted for a while. We all need a mental and physical break from our responsibilities and just have some time to chill or do something we enjoy. I am going to give some thought as to how I can achieve my private island time. Hmmmm
Yes, a private island can be something as simple as escaping into a good book...or taking yourself for a quiet coffee by yourself...or getting out for a walk on your own. I sometimes feel the same way...like all I do is cook, clean, and take care of others...I know it's because I need to do something for myself. In fact, just this evening I decided I am going to get back to going to the gym...even twice a week...I need the exercise, but it's also because I need to get out and be alone where nobody can ask me for anything ;)
Skysue, I always say I wish I could go live in the woods and be a hermit and never see another human being. But the truth is, I couldn't do it. We all have people who love and need us even when we are at our lowest. And we need them too.
But I understand what you are saying. What you need is to run away for a quiet weekend somewhere! Rent a hotel room or book a daytrip. Those are wonderful. I have 2 great friends and the 3 of us do daytrips several times a year just to get away and feel like we are running away from everything for a day.
Like a Thelma and Louise except without the cliff LOL
I'm in but how do we get Brad Pitt to commit!Quote:
Originally Posted by mimi
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[QUOTE=Stacey55;38663]I so understand, I had one neighbour tell her kids and it got back to me I'm doing doing daycare because I'm uneducated.
That's terrible. I value what I do and although I might be uneducated, at least I haven't taken out thousands in loans only to pursue a career that has nothing to do with what I studied ( I have soooo many friends like this)! And honestly I think SHE is the uneducated one here because she clearly does not understand the kind of person it takes to do this. :p
Oh cfred! That sounds amazing!! I just had a mini dream vacation reading your reply! I understand how you feel sky! I wish more money came into the house so I could just be home with my kids and jot have to take on 5 others during the day to pay the bills! I get so annoyed when I over hear stay at home moms complaining about, we'll anything lol! I couldn't do this if I didn't get out to the gym almost every night, just to let off steam, see other adults, do something for ME! We have a 24/7 gym here and I love escaping when my babes go to bed (lol with their father home of course). Chin up, think of the amazing impact you are having on so many kids!
Haha, I'll have to mention that to my friends, we have been missing out! Seriously though, we really do have to make sure we take care of ourselves and not just everybody else in the world!Quote:
Originally Posted by Skysue