Me Time

Do you know what me time is? Well, to be short it means taking time for yourself. As stated by Oxford Living Dictionary, me time means time spent relaxing on one's own as opposed to working or doing things for others, seen as an opportunity to reduce stress or restore energy. It's a quality time for you to prioritize your own need.

Why is it important? Well, you may be stuck in a schedule you should tackle on a daily basis. Without realizing, it puts some stress on you day by day. Taking time for yourself is really good for your mental health. It will boost your mood. You'll feel less stressful and more cheerful. It's important to have time doing things for yourself, even for half an hour a day.

Have you ever feel tired of being surrounded by work, deadlines, people? Like me, maybe you're tired of having to study a lot and at the same time have to take the night shift. Take some time off! Read some books you like, sing, play some music, go to the gym, run, go shopping, watch movies. Well, name any other things you like. You can celebrate yourself by doing those things you like. Those can put you at ease while doing your routine.

Well, today was an accomplishment for me. I succeeded in having my me time, after quite some time. After the night shift I went straight to my boarding house then I watched the last episodes of Goblin. Oh well, though I look pretty much a tomboy girl, I love dramas for some reason. And I'm the type of person who can easily get carried away by emotion. Honestly, I cried in almost every drama I watched but it makes me relieved for no reason. Perhaps, it helps me channel my feeling inside lol.

After some thoughts, I took a bath and prepared my self to go to church. I was in a hurry for the 3 o'clock mass, but decided to attend the 6 o'clock one. So, I took my time to dress up and put on some make up. Dressing up yourself also gives satisfaction, you know. You ought to love yourself by appearing your best. It's a sign of respecting yourself. Self-value is important!

I went shopping for a bit while waiting for the mass. Okay, I treated my self by buying some skin care product. Drank milk tea and came earlier to the church. As I got older, I realize that coming earlier to the church is really important. Why? Because you can actually have some words first with God and prepare your heart and soul to receive what He will say. I used to come late to the church and this year, I hope I will come earlier as often as I can possibly manage.

Treating yourself with good meal is also important. I craved for some sushi so I dropped by Sushi Tei and ordered the menu I like. Sitting on my own with Agatha Christie's Death on The Nile. I haven't finished the book since last week. It's quite thrilling ya know. Published in 1938. Found the language and grammar to be a bit different from these days but not as weird as Indonesian's novel in 1920s. Gosh! I do remember when I was given a task during my junior high years to read books published in that era. It was completely a disaster. Indonesian language has changed a lot through decades.

After a successful me time today without any intruder, I can manage to be more relax. It's time to have a good night sleep. Will write soon. I need to improve my writing skill.

Love,

xxx