Saturday, March 9, 2013

Six-word Saturday


Taking day off: Mom's gone fishin'.

Well, not really. I'm not sure the kids or the hubby would be too thrilled about that. ;)
 
What I am doing, though, is setting aside a part of the day for me. Often, my interests take a back burner to all the other things I need to do each day—something I'm sure all parents can relate to. My projects—the things I do just for me, like writing—get pushed into whatever pockets of time I can find. I might write a paragraph while I wait for the spaghetti to cook or read while I'm folding the laundry. And while these pockets of time can be productive, today I've decided to do something different and put me on the schedule. That hour I plan to write is penciled in—and I can't wait!
 
Wishing you all a happy Saturday. ☺
 
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  1. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 9, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Dana this is great that you're doing this. We all deserve "me time" - especially mothers (the hardest job on earth). I hope you have a wonderful time today with your well-deserved you time.

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 9, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Enjoy!

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      I plan to. I'm really looking forward to it. :)

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  3. Brenda YoungermanMarch 9, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Enjoy your time...it is very important to take time out everyday for yourself..... even if it is just a hot bath!

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      You're so right about that! Even parents need a time-out once in a while. :)

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  4. AJ LauerMarch 9, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Awesome! Have fun! :)

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  5. JeanieMarch 9, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    The time for yourself is so important....makes things better for you and your family. Enjoy every minute.

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  6. AdamMarch 9, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    have a nice saturday

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  7. Xiomara | Equis PlaceMarch 9, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Good! You should take time for yourself on a consistent basis. It's so important to take care of yourself too. Now if only I could take that advice too...

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

      It's easier said than done, isn't it? Darn Mommy Guilt... :)

      Happy Saturday!

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  8. Josie Two ShoesMarch 9, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Yay for You! Mom's are important too! We need to make time for ourselves and our interests. Although we are moms and wives, we are also individuals who need down time and creative outlets. It's good for our mental health, and makes us happier people to be around!:-)

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 1:18 PM

      Some days I need the outlet even more than others! :)

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  9. AngelaMarch 9, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Go get some writing done (-:

    Happy Saturday!

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  10. restlessjoMarch 9, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Ooh, by now you will have been lost in your world for ages, Dana. I hate how the need for a meal or clean tshirt always interrupts "my" life. Good for you.

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 1:20 PM

      Yes, someone always seems to need something. :)

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  11. K V V S MURTHYMarch 9, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    It seems some things do not change in any country.....have a nice weekend...Dana.:)

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  12. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I am doing more of this myself and I find I am a lot happier making time to do things I want to do for me.

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      I should take your cue and schedule this time more often. It feels good to have productive me time. :)

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  13. ChatterBlossomMarch 9, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Good for you! Everybody needs some time for themselves!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  14. LindaMarch 9, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Good for you girl! We all need to do that once in awhile!

    Happy Saturday!

    Linda

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 1:27 PM

      I'm in the middle of my me time right now—and I'm loving it!

      Happy Saturday. ☺

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  15. MichelleMarch 9, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Have a great day! I love those kind of days.

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  16. Ron.March 9, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    I hope your time is enjoyable and productive. Be forewarned, though: you're on the slippery slope toward total slackerhood.

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  17. cessieMarch 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I think it's important for both you *and* your kids/hubby to take some me time. You need to breath and for them it's good to be aware of it that you are an individual too and that life isn't just about them ;). Not easy though!

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      It's definitely not easy, but I'd like to make it a regular occurrence. ☺

      Happy Saturday!

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  18. tonyamariesMarch 9, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I hope today is the beginning of a new "trend" for you! I am positive you will enjoy it!

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  19. bettyMarch 9, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    yea!!! Good that you did this, Dana, I hope it was a productive hour too!! Give yourself more of them too; you definitely need them and deserve them!

    betty

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 8:28 PM

      Thanks, Betty. I had a pretty productive hour, and I'm definitely craving more. :)

      Happy weekend!

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  20. AliMarch 9, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Good for you! "Me" time is so important when we give so much of ourselves to our family's needs the rest of the day.

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    1. DanaMarch 9, 2013 at 8:30 PM

      So true! It felt good to recharge a bit.

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  21. Catch My WordsMarch 9, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Happy Saturday to you to. Enjoy your time to yourself.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  22. Al PenwasserMarch 9, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Almost Spring here. Think I'll golf.

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  23. JimMarch 9, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Wonderful, Dana, very good! No day off for Jim today though (I did sneak in comments to most readers-I don't know how I missed yours, you were first).

    I am teaching Sunday school tomorrow and have been working on my lesson all day. It is on 1 Timothy, chapter 2. I have more prepared than the class time I have so I'll cross my fingers, and pray.

    A piece of advice that I learned from my NASA boss I'll pass to you (I always hoped he was saying it tongue in cheek), "Write faster, Dana."
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    1. DanaMarch 10, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      I hope your lesson goes well, Jim. Love that bit of advice from your NASA boss!

      Have a great Sunday. ☺

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  24. Intangible HeartsMarch 10, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Okay, time's up. What happened? LOL

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    1. DanaMarch 10, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      I managed to write one poem that I'm pretty happy with, and I have the starts of a few others. I was lucky that I was able to get more than an hour to myself! All in all, it was a productive day. ☺

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  25. HilaryMarch 10, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I hope you enjoyed the day... we all need a me day every now and then... speaking of which, I need a me day!

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    1. DanaMarch 10, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      It was a good day, thanks. :)

      I hope you get your me day soon.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Everyone, especially moms, need "me" time ... and on a regular basis. Hope you enjoyed! Pencil in another date! Happy Sunday!

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    1. DanaMarch 10, 2013 at 2:05 PM

      I had a great time. Happy Sunday to you, too!

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  27. Sandra CoxMarch 10, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Hope you got your writing time in.
    Video is cool. That would take a lot of patience.

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    1. DanaMarch 10, 2013 at 3:47 PM

      Thanks. I did. The best part is that I'm doing more writing today. :)

      About the video: The amount of creativity in this world is absolutely amazing!

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  28. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I hope you had a great time this Saturday and got to relax!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Glad to hear you had some writing time. Mine should come next week.

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  30. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 10, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    So many smiles as I scrolled through your last few posts. Hope your weekend was full of smiles and joy too.

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    1. DanaMarch 10, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      Thank you, Sallie. My weekend was really nice. I hope yours was, too.

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  31. Melgie CampbellMarch 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Have wonderful day, Dana:)

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  32. Marianne (Mare) Baker BallMarch 12, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Good for you! We all need to carve out time for ourselves. With writing, in particular, the times sure flies though, doesn't it?!

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