February 17, 2010

A Little Time For Me

Off to the Porch for a Little R & R

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I have decided to give myself a little ‘me time’ this afternoon. I have had a busy day and feel the need to now spend some time on myself. What better way to do this than with a new magazine (and a great one, at that!) and a cup of hot cinnamon tea.  I am a great believer in the fact that you must take care of yourself if you are going to take care of others.

Hope you are treating yourself well!

Barb

23 comments:

  1. urgent prayer request and prayer button on arise 2 write.
    andrea

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  2. Hi sweetie,
    Ooohh I'm with you, a good cup of tea, and a Romantic Country magazine .. Put your footsies up my friend, relax, and be taken away to beautiful !! that is my favorite magazine out there now !! Everything breath taking and soo Romantic !! You have a wonderful afternoon ~
    hugs ~tea~xo

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  3. I so agree Barb we must take good care of our self, we only get one life, and one body, we need to take heed to take care of both, good post. ♥ hugs to you

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  4. Dear Barb, you are so right. One hot cup of tea coming right up, lol :o)

    Blessings

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  5. What a great idea. I must admit I still feel guilty relaxing during the day...even though we are retired now. I love to stay busy! Your tea sounds delicious! And it's a cool windy day today, too!

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  6. Me too, Barb. Take gentle care of yourself :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  7. Amen to this!! This is the best piece of advice my mother ever gave me!! Have fun with your "me" time!!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  8. I am completely with you on that. Me time is essential. Enjoy my friend!

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  9. I agree - Everyone should take some "me time" once in a while.

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  10. Hope your day was wonderful sweet friend. I haven't taken a look at he mag yet but I will this weekend. Too much going on right now for me to rest!

    Love to you~

    Rebecca

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  11. I so agree with you. If I don't take care of myself, I am no good to anybody else. Love & blessings from NC!

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  12. Can't think of a more relaxing way to spend an afternoon:) Enjoy my friend!

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  13. Well said Barb! And your beautiful pics inspire us too! Hugs, Cindy

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  14. I am at that. I'm giving myself a "blog fix". I've been gone sooooooo long. But the painting is done, and now it's time to catch up!
    Hugs! Karen

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  15. Sounds great Barb...I think I will fix me a cup of tea now :)
    Tracy

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  16. One of my favorite treats is a new magazine.

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  17. AMEN! Good for you. We all need to do that more often. I hope it was relaxing and enjoyable.:-)
    ~♥

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  18. Yes, this is so true! LOVE that magazine and your pretty little cups & saucer!

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  19. That's a wonderful idea, Barb. I always relish a brand new magazine. A cup of coffee and maybe a little snack. And I'm content for the afternoon!
    Brenda

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  20. I was just thinking this same thing earlier today...I am the worlds worst at taking time for myself. Thanks for the reminder and I like the way you relax....that magazine looks great and the tea would be extremely soothing. Have relaxing fun.

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  21. Spending some "me time" is my focus for this year! However, I'm having a hard time keeping to my resolution thus far!

    But a hot cup of cinnamon tea and a delightful magazine sound like a lovely start!

    Judy

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  22. The Brit version of Country Living is an important part of my me-me time! Just popping by to say hello Barb and hope all's well in the lovely Bella Vista!

    Ali

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I love your comments!
Barb ♥