Loving Myself
By Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
Philippines
July 18, 2011 6:25pm CST
When was the last time i pampered myself? Hmmmm...couldn't remember.
I wake up at 6 or 6:30 in the morning everyday, start my class at 7am. Eat breakfast at 8 or 9am. Clean my room, read my lessons in preparation, jot down notes and then wait for my son to go home, help him with his homework then start class again until 11pm. Oh and in betweens i do the mylotting.
Now when was the last time i had hair treatment or facials? When was the last time i had a massage? Couldn't remember at all. So today i promise i'm gonna spend a few bucks for myself. Only A FEW!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
How i wish Toni. I know if you are just near our place , we could go together. I like pampering myself once in a while.
@writergirl74 (802)
• United States
20 Jul 11
Pampering yourself is good. I learned this from a domestic violence class I took. We don't do it enough. We always work, work, work, but never take the time needed to replenish all that has been taken from us with all we do. I think it is a good idea to do something for yourself at least once a week. It helps keep you going. I wish I had a few bucks to do something for myself right now. I've been so busy with moving and making money I haven't time or the extra cash. The minute I do though, it's on!!
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@writergirl74 (802)
• United States
25 Jul 11
LOL...that's exactly what I intend to do. I have no problem giving myself what I need. I just need to make sure that I do when the opportunity manifests. I'm sure glad you started this discussion. It showed me the importance of knowing that I need to take good care of myself and this chance at life I have been given. Mwuah!!
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
The moment you got a few bucks to spare, go ahead and splurge!
@effie_bird (9)
• China
19 Jul 11
Yes, I think it is very important.
Every day, I wake up at 7am, go to work at 8am and finish work at 5pm. Some time I need to overtime work. The time belong to myself is very very little. I decide to learn from you and take care myself. Ha,ha...
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
It's good that i can influence people here about pampering! WE really do need to take a break and have a good time sometimes. Do it soon when you go the chance. Grab the opportunity.
@valleyofberaca (299)
• Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
19 Jul 11
I spend once a month for a body scrub for myself. So glad my sister knows how to make a hair treatment, so I don't spend to much at the parlor.
I also make a home style facial masks, so I can have a facial massage twice a week.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Wow good for you. AT least you're able to save money and pamper yourself regularly.
@sunnystarfish (210)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
Yes we should pamper ourselves sometimes. Why do we work? To earn money right, so who will benefit from that? It should be us. It's okay to splurge sometimes so we will feel relaxed and I think inspired to work better. Work offers a lot of stress and stress makes us look old faster. Pampering is a good way to get rid of stress.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
Couldn't agree with you more. So more pampering for me next week. I'm gonna get a tattoo. Is it pampering?
@sunnystarfish (210)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
OMG!!! I've been dying to have one. Actually I have a design ready for it though. Arabic script which says "Happiness is a choice" and another one designed by my friend. Just taking my time if I really can do it. Mom and Dad will really be furious!!! And I have to think of my job too. I work under health services so if I have plans on working abroad I think it will be a problem. Aside from accepting modeling jobs too. Post some pictures of your tattoo if you already have it. Would really love to see it. I envy you :D
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
aww sounds like me toni.. wake up at 5..cook, make sure kids are ready for school.and make sure we leave the house before 7 am so my daughter and son wont be late for school..arrive in the office at 7:00 - 7:30 depends on the traffic jam..then work till 8-12 in the office..i get lunch break and do mylot during that time lol and then resume office work from 1 - 6 in the afternoon! then go home at 5..make dinner, make sure kids do their assignments and projects..then review them for tomorrow's lesson and usually ends up around 9 or 9:30. tuck them to bed..then i have online work from 10 to 2 am ( new one..like a call center thing but i am paid)..and well barely have time to sleep! But i have to.. to make ends meet!
How i wish i could have facial..or a body massage would be lovely!!! craving for it i do not even have time to make sure i have manicured finger nails!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Oh, sorry to hear that. I wish you'll be able to find time for yourself soon. I do get pedicures every other weekend at the office. It's my regular schedule.
@carpediem17 (1315)
• Singapore
19 Jul 11
thanks for reminding us that we ought to love ourselves. I think we are our own harshest critic. We need to be kind to ourselves. Indeed we do need to pamper ourselves as the inflation affecting the economy is eroding our savings and earning, haha. That's another reason to spend.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Sometimes we need a little reminder that we still need a little pampering no matter how hectic our schedules are. Some people think that once a woman is married, she only has to devote everything to her family. I devote myself to my family but I would never allow to neglect myself.
@captinjack (788)
• China
19 Jul 11
Even though i am not a feminist ,i surppot you for your decison .Mom is the most painstaking in the world .They got to look after their children and husband ,strive in their own career and handle with all the housework .Moms deserve to have a break and enjoy their life .However ,some of them are too selfless ,who never pay attention to themselves .Good for you ,toniganzon ! Have a nice day !
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Thanks. YOur time will come don't worry. You can just take a rest once in awhile and then make some do it yourself home spa.
@grammasheshe (80)
• United States
19 Jul 11
So true!!! I need to do the same! Perhaps I will take a nice hot bath tonight and then do a pampering treatment on myself! Thanks for reminding me!
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
Always my pleasure to remind someone she needs pampering too. Enjoy!
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
I'm thinking too.. When was the last time I got myself treated? Can't seem to remember too.. I now realized how abusive I am of myself.. :(
I promise, I will pamper myself in as much as possible. It's nice to sometimes go to the spa and have a good time. I miss having a massage and a foot spa.. Hmmmm..
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
I'm happy somehow that i'm able to remind people to take care of themselves as well in this discussion. HOpe you won't wait too long to give yourself some pampering!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
22 Jul 11
YOu've just been bitten by mylot bug! Welcome to the club of mylot addicts!
@katzar0712 (324)
• Philippines
22 Jul 11
what a busy day! haha.
i admire you. you seem to be accomplishing a lot on each day.
and now your question. when was the last time i pamper myself?
i could not remember, too. haha
and maybe i should also think of pampering myself after this, after all it's been hard work for the last five months.
maybe i could go to the spa with some of my friends.
i need a good massage :)
- kat
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
22 Jul 11
Good that you have thought about it as well. Go ahead and enjoy! Have fun pampering yourself. YOu deserve it!
@DualWebs (27)
• Lithuania
19 Jul 11
It is a good thing to have a spare time for yourself. I thought about this before. However, whats the difference? Everything changes. I was only 8, I think, when I thought about this. However, that was pretty foolish of me. I never thought that thing.. what is it called?... Oh yeah.. JOB.. will take much time and I won't have as much spare time for myself as I wanted earlier. Good old times (...and thoughts...)
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Yes. It's a harsh reality. But we do need to take care of ourselves once in awhile. When that rare opportunity comes, we should grab it.
@onlineside (81)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
loving my self not really important just think what is good around and you will feel loving your self to example try to live live with compassion, learn to understand each other and to be kind and make other people happy you can experiece happiness at the same time you will enjoy your self to.
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Go for it Toni...I also cannot recollect when was the last time I treated myself to Spa or buy some new stuffs for myself. I think it was March then when I last bought stuffs for me. I had my last haircut last January or February. Wow! That was so months ago...I guess, I also needed pampering.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Yes you need some pampering as well. Let's just all go and leave mylot for awhile and have a wonderful day. I had one already.
@rameshchow (4426)
• India
19 Jul 11
Do the things in right time, that will makes our mind shine.. Then we also go with more happiness..
@Bannybanzie (1397)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Hi!
All parents specially mothers are so busy everyday working and doing responsibilities at home and their children. More than often, they forget that they also need a break in their life.
I hope you enjoy your little relaxation! Every busy mom deserves a good time for herself!
Happy day and happy mylotting!
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Thanks. Sometimes we do need to take care of ourselves and have that peace of mind and of course a life without stress even just for a few moments.