I treated myself this evening. Do you ever treat yourself?

@TheHorse (206843)
Walnut Creek, California
April 22, 2024 11:08pm CST
After a busy day that included root canal, laundry, picking up meds, and some other random errands, I decided to treat myself to something special this evening. That something special was a grilled chicken burrito with grilled peppers on the side. I also spoke to some friends and relations on the phone. But I didn't play any guitar or piano. I did do a bit of editing on my book. Do you treat yourself to something special when you get a lot done in a given day? Photo is on my Montana chopping block after a light September snow.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
23 Apr
How can you eat meat after root canal? You should only eat ice creams...you are pathetic.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459547)
• Switzerland
23 Apr
It was not a tooth extraction, you can eat everything after a root canal.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459547)
• Switzerland
23 Apr
@jefferson126 He must only avoid "sticky" stuff.
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Mr.Yang
@jefferson126 (3064)
• Shenzhen, China
23 Apr
He may boil meats to very soft condition,then eating meat is not hard.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (29086)
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23 Apr
Ok, don't laugh. Today I managed to get away by myself for almost...3 hours! First time in I don't know how long...I had someone stay with my son and I went to a fairly far away CVS that was the only pharmacy around that had his medication he needed. So it was a 54 mile round trip to pick it up--and I have a CVS about 3 blocks from me. Long story, but some meds here are very hard to get at this time. Anyway...did that, and I had a Starbuck's card that still had some $ on it, and I drove by one so I stopped. I used the card to get a black coffee and a bag of coffee on sale, yum. Now I can have a treat of some pots of coffee. Card is all used up, but I am happy! So that was my treat to myself, and it felt really good to get away for just a bit. It's been...kind of hard lately. 'Nuff said.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
23 Apr
Hugs.... Marie. I sure understand your situation. If we don't indulge self, then self pity will take over. That is pretty draining emotion. So I prefer to feel happy whenever I can be.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
LOLOLOLOL!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Just kidding. That is a mini-version of how I feel when I am on the road on the way to Montana. I am utterly free of all responsibilities. But I have goals to motivate me. I will get gas as needed. I will find an Arby's for some greenish beef and some Horsey Sauce. I can practice my singing. At the top of my lungs, if I so choose. I can be whoever I want to be, and I just relax and take in the scenery as I drive.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134743)
• Roseburg, Oregon
23 Apr
Yes I do all the time. I get a milk shake. Chocolate of course.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
23 Apr
I have issues with milk. But at times I try strawberry shake.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
When I get shakes, I get vanilla.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
@vandana7 I actually like strawberry shakes as well.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40914)
• Wapello, Iowa
24 Apr
I've heard that treating yourself can make you go blind.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40914)
• Wapello, Iowa
24 Apr
@TheHorse That's why you should always read all the warning labels before you do anything.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
@xander6464 Dang it. I just checked. I don't see any labels. Sneaky b*stards. See my latest post.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
Dang it. I think it's true. My vision is not what it used to be.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Apr
Glad your root canal didn’t bother you. I treat myself to something when I see it, no matter what I’ve done or not done during the day.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
23 Apr
Are you kidding? The dentist filed for insurance ...his drill broke.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Heh. Maluse used to tell me I was overly-influenced by the "Protestant Work Ethic." I like to "get 'er done"...and then partay!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
@vandana7 I wish my teeth were hard and brutal. When God gave me my incredible good looks, he gave me soft and pliable teeth.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
23 Apr
How was your root canal? I'd like to treat myself to a pizza or some orange chicken. It's been almost 2 months since I had any.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Expensive!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
@LindaOHio No, it did not hurt.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
24 Apr
@TheHorse Did it hurt at all?
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Kareng
@kareng (55308)
• United States
25 Apr
Yes, I do treats and like them
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Apr
What kinds of treats do you give yourself? I tried horse treats a couple of times but found them bland.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85734)
• United States
23 Apr
I guess that is what I do when I go to acupuncture once a month. Your food sounds amazing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
It was yummy. But it made me lazy. No more projects into the evening.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459547)
• Switzerland
23 Apr
Sometimes I do and sometimes I go for something quick and easy, because all I want is to rest and relax.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459547)
• Switzerland
23 Apr
@TheHorse You were right to relax and do nothing more.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
@LadyDuck I am on a roll again this morning. I got some work done on my book.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
I had an evening of relaxation. I was too lazy to go to the Monday Open Mic.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95904)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Apr
I treat myself to chocolate
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
I keep chocolate around here as well.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (19008)
• United States
23 Apr
Yesterday was my best friend's birthday. I decided to try out a trail mix called birthday cake. I wish I hadn't. I almost couldn't stop eating it. I also gave the cats treats yesterday to celebrate.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Well, I'm glad you liked it. Now go take a hike!
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (19008)
• United States
23 Apr
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326300)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
I got a lot done yesterday but didn't treat myself. Maybe I'll do that today. I couldn't work out what the white stuff was until I got to the end of your discussion. lol
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peachpurple
@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
23 Apr
When i work 12 hours a day, i treat myself an ice cream cone
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Sounds good to me! Wafer cone? Or the other kind?
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (2695)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Apr
if money is not tight, i do treat myself. actually, getting a rest after root canal is my best treat
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206843)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
I can't really say I rested after mine.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (2695)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Apr
@TheHorse everyone has their own habits
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307540)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Apr
You were busy and deserved a treat. Occasionally, I do. I'm glad you worked on your book. I love the picture.
Jennifer Dombrowski
@LovesEverybody (2028)
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25 Apr
I sometimes treat myself, but nothing extravagant. Today I treated I spent $5 and treated myself bought myself 5 bookmarks from the library to add to my new growing collection of bookmarks. I like to use bookmarks that match the library book I am reading somehow. I barely spent money on my groceries for the week so I treated myself to bookmarks I am having my wisdom teeth plus two other teeth extracted during the last week of June and now that I am thinking of it have to really treat myself after I recover! Now I just have to think about what to treat myself to.