How Do You?
By Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (51661)
Canada
January 3, 2025 3:09pm CST
I had a busy and taxing day at work today.
I know that it is Friday, but it felt like yesterday was Monday, and tomorrow, although it is Saturday, it is hard when you are in a start and stop mode for 2 weeks time.
On my last break, I felt very stressed. I knew that a coffee wasn't going to cut it. I pulled out a recipe card and started to put things into the mixing bowl. After work I was able to mix it all up. I have a batch of chocolate chip cookies in the oven currently.
I feel very comfortable and relaxed now and will be ready to prepare a nice supper in a while.
That is how I relax, how do you?
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@Juliaacv (51661)
• Canada
3 Jan
Oh that sounds decadent.
I was too hyped up from work to sit down, so this started me to get to that point.
I am sitting now, but I've also been finished from work for 90 minutes.
But I feel happy, and stress-free enough to make supper, no need to order a pizza tonight. 
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@LindaOHio (183266)
• United States
4 Jan
I sit in my recliner, put on a blanket and close my eyes. Have a good weekend.
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@Juliaacv (51661)
• Canada
4 Jan
@LindaOHio Thank you.
I relaxed.
But I also logged in and worked for a couple of hours to help out as we have been and remain so busy.
We are planning a trip to disney next December with our son and his family, so the overtime pay will go towards that.
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@LindaOHio (183266)
• United States
4 Jan
@Juliaacv You're welcome. Do you always work from home?
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@LindaOHio (183266)
• United States
4 Jan
@Juliaacv I'm glad you got a chance to relax.
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@celticeagle (169023)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jan
Just the smell of cookies in the oven is relaxing. Real-estate people use this to help sell their homes on sale.
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@celticeagle (169023)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jan
@Juliaacv ......yeah, it's suppose to help in selling I guess.
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@Juliaacv (51661)
• Canada
4 Jan
I like the smell also, but I love the smell of an apple crisp in the oven even better.
I remember decades ago my sister-in-law, who was a smoker, would bake an apple crisp if her real estate agent had someone coming to view their home when it was on the market.
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@Juliaacv (51661)
• Canada
4 Jan
@wolfgirl569 You're right, that may help me.
My mother was useless when it came to showing me how to crochet, but she wasn't great at it either.
@wolfgirl569 (109013)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Jan
@Juliaacv With YouTube maybe your could try again.
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@Deepizzaguy (104768)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Jan
I relax by playing soft music while I am working at home.
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@Deepizzaguy (104768)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Jan
@Juliaacv It is the best way to step back and relax.
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@snowy22315 (182916)
• United States
3 Jan
I like to chill out in my favorite chair, with or without kitty in my lap.
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@snowy22315 (182916)
• United States
3 Jan
@Juliaacv I do that in my breaks from the chair
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@much2say (56533)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan
You can relax knowing you accomplished one more thing AND you get a nice reward at the end! I don't know if I relax 
. . . I seem to relax better when I'm doing an active "something". Like listening to music and dancing or singing . . . doing stretches . . . even when I'm sitting outside in the sun I'm doing some kind of exercise 
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. . . I seem to relax better when I'm doing an active "something". Like listening to music and dancing or singing . . . doing stretches . . . even when I'm sitting outside in the sun I'm doing some kind of exercise .1 person likes this
@kaylachan (72721)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan
Take time to just.... do nothing maybe close my eyes a bit.
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@kaylachan (72721)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan
@Juliaacv I sometimes do fall asleep. But sometimes it's a good thing.
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@RevivedWarrior (2682)
• India
4 Jan
I was taking a break from New Year till Friday as I was not interested in the start and stop mode. The other reason is I have things that once strted would not stop for next 7-8 months and I could get crazy. So , its like last moments of relaxation and enjoyment. Well, I do have an interest for chocolate cookies and chocolates especially when stressed. Music , tv or even calling and these days even mylotting while stressed has helped me. Starting Sunday , I would be back to busy mode and that will keep me going for next 8 months perhaps. Well, enjoy your weekend!
