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Inspiration: Finding time to rest

2014/01/09

What do I do for “me time”? This is a question I was asked a few days ago.” Over the last few years “me time” has evolved. When I was in my twenties “me time” would take place when my husband was at a long softball tournament while I would stay home and have a day to myself. (We were married for 7 years before having children).

 Aaah the days of lazy freedom…I recall a Saturday morning in September when my usual rise and shine time was 9:00 am at the earliest. I had just taken a new job the day before and gave myself a whole week to rest before I delved in a new position at a big corporate office. So that very day in September, I was sleeping in my bed while at my feet “little Payton” slept too. Payton was a beautiful German shepherd and the first and only dog I’ve taken care of. She was curled up like a ball until she woke up with a slight yawn. Then she turned her head towards me and put it on my hips. She looked at me with her big brown eyes, and I could swear she was saying: “What are we going to do today?” I said something with the word “go”and immediately Payton started whining and jumping up and down with excitement. (Geez I’m tearing up right now just thinking of her!)
Next we got in the car and drove to the waterfront in Kirkland WA. Our routine went something like this: park the car, grab a big beach bag with magazines, treats and lay out at the beach overlooking Lake Washington. It was the two of us hanging out like BFFs! Ha. After two hours or so, I would put my beach bag back in the car and go for a long walk. I’m telling you, Kirkland’s waterfront is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen, full of quaint shops, cafes and local restaurants. So that was “me” time during my mid-twenties. Move forward in the future and “me” time looks different but is still much needed and less taken for granted. We have three children ages 9, 6 and 4. They are all very active, full of non-stop energy and joy.
A silent house is rarely the norm so any quiet time happens late at night when all the kids are down and my husband is at worship music rehearsal. During this time I can take a “pause” from my non-stop active day. I will make some coffee, sit on my favorite chair and read a book or catalogs that I’ve put aside for times like these. I’ll probably play two of my favorite Pandora’s stations (Classical Piano and Spa Radio). And yes, the coffee is caffeinated since caffeine has no effect on me whether is day or night time ;) I think this time would be perfect if “Payton” was hanging out by our fake fireplace all curled up in a ball. Payton passed away when my first born was 5 months old and I miss her very much.

{Pause} by kraft&mint

How do you spend your “me” time? Do you take time to re-charge and take a break? Or while you are reading this post you are thinking, “What is “me” time? There is no “me” time these days. I’m always on the go, working, driving kids here and there or making dinner and doing laundry at midnight!”
I completely relate to the words I wrote above but I’ve also learned that if I don’t pause, sit down and enjoy the quietness of one evening, I will work myself to full-time crabbiness and a grumbling attitude.
This is a long answer to “How I spend my “me moment”. A lovely lady from “Red Envelope*” asked me this question and I if she is reading this post right now I’d like to tell her how thankful I am for the opportunity to blog about this subject and be reminded of the blessings in my life.
Please take a look below at a few gorgeous gifts from Red Envelope. Any of these would complement “me time” perfectly.
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From top to bottom clockwise: llolia candle, eberjey millie robe, cashmere ballet slipper, year of seeds gardening kit  and personalized pet bow. (For all you pet lovers ;)
I’m sharing this post with the following blogs:
Tatertotsandjello
Artsy Corner
52 Mantles
C.R.A.F.T
Dream a little bigger
Kristal’s Kitsch
Design, Dining and Diapers
Craft Dictator
Crafts a la mode
Domestic Superhero
House of Rose
Modern Blogger Pro
Get Crafty Fridays
*I personally love Red Envelope and all the opinions above are my own.
Photography: Black and white photo by kraft&mint. Product’s shots are from Red Envelopes’s website.

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  1. toopretty12 says

    2014/01/09 at 9:31 pm

    Reblogged this on The Pretty Canary.

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  2. Rachel says

    2014/01/12 at 9:24 am

    This is so sweet! For my “me” time I like to watch shows my husband won’t watch on TV! Haha! Or I go get my nails done (a treat!) Or just sit down and read some blogs and catch up on that! Thanks for linking up with Weekend Blog Block Party!

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    • ursularosien says

      2014/01/12 at 9:43 am

      Thank you Rachel! :)

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    • ursularosien says

      2014/01/12 at 9:50 am

      I love doing my nails too during any free time! I love shellac it lasts forever ;)

      Reply
  3. Mrs. ShuGar (@ShuGarLuv) says

    2014/01/14 at 8:41 am

    I love that I read this post now. I think it was meant to be. Before we started planning for baby, we had lots of “me” time. In fact, that was one of the things we most valued. Lately, with me being preggo, the “me” time has been sucked out of our daily lives as we prep. It’s like a looming deadline that we know we have to get to business. I notice that we both get frustrated and I lose my temper more easily because of it. It’s hard. I used to love reading a book at a cafe, going to Zumba class, and watching trashy tv. I still do Zumba, but the other two have been cut out. Like you said, it’s healthy for a relationship to have downtime. Thank you for reminding me of it. And, thank you for visiting my blog! I love meeting new bloggy friends =)

    Carmen

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    • ursularosien says

      2014/01/15 at 5:45 pm

      Hello dear Mrs Shugar! Thank you for your lovely comments and visiting my blog ;) I just got a chance to reply back. My life has been a whirlwind of field trips (preschool) drive to and from school and the never ending house work ;) Wow, you are going to be a momma soon and it its the most amazing, exhausting, wonderful and shocking all the same time! As a new mommie you will receive so much advice from left to right. We moms love to give advice and we do it with the best intentions, but it can get overwhelming. So here is my itty bitty advice: take it one day at a time. Don’t’ think about the next day or evening. I wish someone would have told me this. I wish you all the best on this new journey! I’ll be following your blog ;)

      Reply
  4. Sarah Dahl says

    2014/01/20 at 2:55 pm

    Ursula,

    You couldn’t be more right! “Me time” is just as important as any other time! Thank you for sharing this post!

    Reply

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