February: Do Nice Things For Yourself

[bewize]

So, I hope this meme shows up. Then I hope it makes you laugh. Then I hope it makes you think, because it made me think.

I realized a few things:

1. I am pretty amazing.
2. I should treat myself like I'm trying to keep myself happy.


So, I really thought about it.

Then I bought myself flowers. And nice perfume because I like it and it makes me so happy. And then I bought myself a ticket to a concert I really want to see.

Life is short.

Would *you* stand outside the house in the rain to make you happy???

Do it.

It doesn't have to be spending money. Make yourself a dinner you enjoy. Listen to the album you like. Watch a movie you're interested in. Take some YOU time and do something FOR YOU. Don't shoehorn in other things - like housework. Actually treat yourself like you're trying to make yourself happy.

Comments

[haruka]

That's a nice idea. I'm glad you did all that (and looking forward to hearing how adorable Seoho is in person!)

[corvidology]

I fear my boom box would be playing Tim Minchin's "If I Didn't Have You!"

[enemytosleep]

I love how this is explicitly more than the "make a cup of tea" challenge and to really and truly do things to make yourself happy with your whole heart.

[spikedluv]

I tried to view this yesterday when it was still locked and I'm glad I noticed it was unlocked because this post is great, and so much more than just the summary at the snowflake challenge. I can see that meme, and I love it! I often think about buying myself some flowers, but then I just don't. Maybe I'll do that today when I go to the grocery store.

(Are you going to leave this post unlocked? I'm creating a spreadsheet of all the challenges and I currently have yours marked as locked, but I'll change that if it's going to remain open. Thank you!)

[spikedluv]

I ~did buy myself some flowers! I posted a photo here.

[silveradept]

I did that thing for myself today.

[brokenhighways]

I like the idea of this challenge! I will have to think of what I can do for myself 🙂