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the gift i gave myself

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below is a list of five productive activities that i could have done yesterday afternoon:

  1. clean out my bathroom drawers
  2. fold clothes
  3. pluck my eyebrows
  4. work on my project life album
  5. dust the blinds in my office

instead i took a nap.  and it felt decadent, indulgent, and positively extravagant.  a generous gift i gave to myself.

there are times for working and cleaning and getting shit done.  and there is also a time for rest.  hoping this weekend you found some time for rest too.

love, kelly

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  1. christine e-e says

    January 18, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    Oh my! I needed a nap today but instead, I find myself updating my blog and editing pics. I love that you gave yourself permission to just nap… I think I need to take lessons from you. I have my girl’s group tonight & I’m tired thinking about getting changed, dressed and ready to head out the door. Nap tomorrow! FOR SURE!

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  2. beth lehman says

    January 19, 2016 at 5:45 am

    i did the same thing sunday… it was heavenly!

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    • kelly says

      January 19, 2016 at 8:20 am

      great minds!! 🙂

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