When I was a teenager...

...who would have known that a concept like 'me' time even existed. And then, all of a sudden life happened and the need and essence is crystal clear. This weekend was all about me time and nothing else. Every moment was intentional and under my control!

Fri: I got through a bad migraine day and stuck it through it work. I got a ton done with no distractions. I stopped by India Dukaan on the way back from work and rented 2 movies. Once I got home though I was in no mood to do anything. I edited bhajans for the YA CD, watched TV on mute as I did that and finally fell asleep watching "Yun Hota to Kya Hota".

Sat: I woke up when I felt like it with no silly snooze ritual:) and finished the movie. It's based on 9/11 which saddened me.

9/11 tugs at the very core of my heart. No one really knows the impact it had/still has on me, and I don't think I'll ever be able to express it in words. It's etched in my mind forever. Not just the day...but the many days ahead...my life could've gone down a spiral if it wasn't for a few key people who supported me through.

Ok back to the moment:) I woke up with a sudden urge to pamper myself. I have a pretty regular manicure/pedicure routine, but it'd been a long while since I made time for either. What better opportunity than me time to indulge. So I called Yen's Spa, made an appt with my favorite people and had a 1hr full body massage and a manicure. Need to go back for a pedicure. Went futon shopping with Subha, ate Ethiopian food at Zemam's with Subha, Preetha, Niyanta and Vishnu, and hung out at their place until 2am talking about philosophy, religion, spirituality etc. Not a typical 'girly' conversation:)

Today: I slept in again and didn't make it to bhajan practice. Decided I wanted to go ice skating either with people or alone. The same group from last night went. 4 1st timers and me:) It was SO relaxing and I was in my element. I miss the east coast terribly this weekend and want to be back there! Dinner at PeiWei with the gang and dessert at Something Sweet with Savi and Sharath to celebrate:) Something Sweet is a dessert lounge. The only thing available is coffee and dessert! Only one word comes to mind... Decadence...

the weekend's almost passed by. One more day of quality me time and then it’s back to reality. Back to the grind of ASP.net, teaching my class, deadlines etc...

The only consolation......Reality is looking up every minute and I'm content and blissful:) That's the honest truth and nothing's changing the feeling. No complaints, no set backs, no disappointments...nothing is taking this feeling away from me for a while:)