It has been a fantastic month for me. I have definitely made some changes to my life which has been for the best. The first thing I have developed into a weekly routine is that I have been taking time for myself. I feel this has overall been the greatest thing that I have incorporated in my life. It has forced me to say no to social activities which is really difficult for me to do. I now actually have time to do things for myself. I didn't realize how important this was until I noticed how I was spread so thin and it was affecting me.
Another change for me is that I have been wearing a dress or skirt each week. I believe this is #34 on the list. The first week I did this, I wore a dress or skirt for four days in a row. I was asked at work if I had an interview. No interview and it is fun to keep them guessing. It definitely adds a level of professionalism to my wardrobe and it is fun to get dressed up. With our cold and rainy weather I had to invest in some tights, otherwise the idea of wearing skirts would not be an option until summer.
I have begun buying myself flowers each month. It guarantees that I will post one picture on the blog each month. This time I opted for white tulips. Tulips are my absolute favorite flower and I loved the idea of a white bouquet of 20 tulips. At the holidays I think of peace and beauty. I believe they are quite fitting.
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| Bouquet for December |
Mission accomplished; #6 on my list of 39 experiences is Travel some where I have not been. I just got back from a trip to Cancun with my single girlfriends, Karen and Kelli. No cell phones or lap tops were allowed. I not only rested and dosed up on Vitamin D, but had some time to read (Malcolm Gladwell Outliers), get a massage and see one of the seven wonders - Chitzen Itza. While learning about the historical and sociological perspective of Chitzen Itza and the Mayan culture, I decided that I need to see all seven wonders. I have already seen the Colosseum in Rome so I have only five left. The following are what is left for me to see: - Machu Picchu
- Statue of Christ Redeemer
- The Great Wall
- Taj Mahal
- Ancient city of Petra, Jordan
Below are just a few pictures from the trip.
