Stay-at-home-Emily

It's funny how fast a week can go by,

when it's just you,

and the world,

and a whole lotta declarations to self:

(while staring in the mirror)

"The world is my oyster! Curiosity is my compass!"

My goal during this week off was simple: self-indulge.

And boy, did I ever.

I'm nearly a pauper now... but I don't regret a single spend.

That's the best kind of indulging, don'tcha think?

I spent a day poolside: just me, my book, and the eucalyptus trees.

I met a friend in the'burbs and we got our toes sandy on the beach.

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I primped, and I pampered,

and I took myself out for long walks and fresh air.

And, what's a week spent self-reflecting, without a couple of lessons learned?

Don't worry.

There were some of those too.

I got my ego bruised... just a smidge.

But, ya' pick yourself up, dust yourself off,

eat some ice cream and get on with it!

Yep. I got pretty accustomed to my stay-at-home days...

but I learned that a taste of the sweet life

is a whole heck of a lot sweeter when you know

your coin purse will be filled again soon.

xo