Every once in a while, you just have to say “not today” and do something completely off track. Its part self care, part turning off the world. And today is that for me. I am taking the day off because if I don’t have an extra day to bounce back I might just crack again.
There were a series of events that got me here. Briefly, if you read the last post I have been crazy busy. It has been an emotional 2 weeks with all the changes going on. I am training a new hire and trying to not fall behind on orders. But the thing that tipped the scale yesterday, was the email (yes email only) that told me the position that I have been getting more and more excited about was offered to another applicant. Before the confirmation, I had already come to terms with either outcome but I am not going to lie, I was/am still disappointed.
Being overwhelmed is part of life sometimes but knowing you need a break and actively taking it can be hard. For me, I know there will still be orders whether I went in today or not. I wanted to move to another position but the one I have now I still need to do and it pays the bills. But I for sure am not in the right head space or mood to accept and move on. I need a healthy distraction, not thinking about what’s next, giving my mind a break before I decide on a new course of action. So here are my plans to play hooky.
Of course you must start with sleeping in lol. Well I gave it my best try anyway. Even with my alarms turned off I rolled over at the normal 5 am time. But I stayed in bed, scrolled thru instagram, talked to a few friends, just taking it easy. There is no rushing when it comes to playing hooky. You really just flow with the day. And as I am sitting here typing, its very Millenial of me but I have my OJ and Avocado toast. Cant go wrong.
Everyone has their own version of a happy place or relaxing. For me, I love to be outside, whether its on a patio, by the pool, in the mountains for a hike. Today I would love to go up to the mountains but I am going to go work on my tan by the pool. Its just the right time of year where the sun feels good but you don’t bake right away. My weeks are packed so I don’t get to just lounge around pool side very often. The water is refreshing, the sun is warming and so are the Trulys that I will take with me to drink. You cant go wrong with taking a good book and a speaker for vibes if you have one. Let the day drinking commence.
Solo by the pool has its benefits but could lead to lots of overthinking. Best way to beat that is calling for backup. Friends you dont normally get to see, or friends with odd schedules, like my friend Amanda. She is a go getter and I dont get to see her often since I am a 9 to 5. I gave her a call today and we are going to get together either at the pool or for lunch, maybe even happy hour. We always play it by ear and just decide as we feel like it.
The thing about Amanda is her mind works so much like mine. We take situations as they come. Whether they are good or bad we find the take aways and we apply them to our next adventure. I love catching up with her because she always has new experiences to share or new ideas to look into. Whoever is that person for you, reach out to them for your day of hooky. Someone who can help distract you.
It also happens to be payday. Just my luck. Ive been meaning to go find some new summer outfits and retail therapy is also a great way to literally “spend” playing hooky. Wandering thru your favorite stores, checking out whats new fashion or home goods. I always splurge on the new scent of candles. Its an addiction but hey we all have one. No harm in finding a cute summer dress for a date later tonight if hes free 😉
There are plenty of other things that are on my list. Maybe go see a matinee movie, hit a spin class in the middle of the day, or maybe find a new restaurant to check out. Who doesnt like a good meal when they are a bit stressed? My parents live in town but I dont get to see them often so I could swing by for dinner. I’ve been wanting to go check out the Mob Museum in town or Area 15 in the arts district. I could get my paints out.
As you can clearly see my day is completely booked. Just kidding 🙂 I am not going to plan or book anything. I am going to do whatever I feel like that excites, relaxes or distracts me from what has been going on. I am taking a reset so that when tomorrow comes and I have to start readjusting my plans I can be in a good mood. Good moods help you to be more creative, more open to possibilities and changes. So I am off to do nothing or everything. If you need a day take it. The work, the drama, the world all keeps spinning and will be there tomorrow. Have some fun today!!
The Distracted Damsel 