New Attitude
The older I get the more I began to realize just how funny life can be. Today I had my first "Waiting to Exhale" moment. Now if you don't know what I'm talking about then you need to run out to Blockbusters and grab the movie...enough said. Anyway, as I was going through my "moment" I got bold and decided that I was going to have my eyebrows and upper lip waxed. Now mind you, I've he
ard horror stories about waxing which is why I've been very hesitant, but like I said I was having a moment. The experience was different. I didn't feel any horrific pain like I've heard so many women complain about. Actually, I thought it was better than me trying to use tweezers, ouch! My lip did tingle, but I shook it off. So here I sit 3 hours and 40 minutes later and why is my upper lip still tingling? Actually it is kinda puffy, but I guess if you've waited 36 years to have it waxed that can be expected? Anyway, I don't care because let me tell you...I look great!!!! And I feel fabulous!I guess part of my "moment" was induced from reading "Crazy Men Will Make You Do Crazy Things" by New Orleans native, Java Weatherby. I think the title says it all. Sometimes we do things for all of the wrong reasons, like to please that special someone, and other times we just forget about us because we are so into "them." But when you do things to please yourself... the rewards are endless. My moment was just that...mine! And I walked away with a new attitude about myself! So if you are feeling kinda blue take a moment just for you.
posted by C J Domino @ 7:36 PM
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Oh I'm needing one of those "Me" moments right now! But with my scheduling it won't come in the next few weeks. I think just closing my eyes and dreaming about what I would do with a few solitary moments will have to serve as my treat for now. Ahhh, but what dreams. *sigh*
I can imagine an intensive manicure and pedicure at my favorite salon...slowly reading a magazine cover-cover (yeah - even the articles I have no earthly interest in) at the local coffee bar...having lunch all by myself at a trendy restaurant...spending an afternoon shopping for something frivolous knowing that I'll never buy it! Any or all of these would do just fine. However since I can't quite get to any of them this week (or the next) I'll keep those images in my head for future reference. Yes, some "Me" time is certaily in order..but you can keep the waxing!
I'm new to this (blogging), but I was so touched by Carey's comment about being so wrapped up in someone else that you for get about "me" really hit home and I just had to share this.
I just took some "me" time (ended an almost 2 year run) with someone whom I must say I loved, but loving him, trying to prove to him that I am trustworthy, putting up with his insecurities (10 year age difference) really took a toll on me and I just cracked...but in a good way.
Now, I can concentrate on finishing my master's degree this May, go out with my friends and line sisters, commit time to my sorority and most of all love and take care of me! I go to church by myself and it's okay! I go to lunch by myself and it's fine! I spend my daytime minutes on "me" and I'm lovin' it!
I don't have to prove my love to myself! I'm worth it! Even in the midst of midterms, career struggles and everything else life throws my way, I'm taking the time to stop and smell the roses...and they smell great, even if I have to buy them myself! Only I have to lay down with me at night. Only I have to get up with me in the morning. And until I had my "Waiting to Exhale" moment, I thought otherwise. But now I know...
To thine ownself be true!
Although I'm too far into my studies to read for pleasure "Crazy Men Will Make You Do Crazy Things" was put on my "Soon to be Read" list. *smile*
P.S. Carey thanks for all you say and do...may God continue to bless and keep you and yours.
PLEASE REPEAT THAT AGAIN.
I learned after my second nervous breakdown in my life that I needed moments to myself.
Women give and give so much that we forget about our own sanity and our self.
That is not until we go crazy on someone or something - which is usually that man in our lives.
Just once a month women have to convince themselves, it's okay to be selfish. It really is.
Hey Carey,
Great new attitude and oh so on point...I can't tell you the last time I had some 'me' time, but I can assure you this...you've just reminded me that it's time....3 hours and 40 minutes and still tingling...damn....Nair doesn't tingle that long :)...but I suppose it's the journey and not the end results that matter as much, right.
Love & Peace,
VeeJay
www.vanessaajohnson.com
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