Everybody says it, so it must be true.

I’m sure my mom got pissed at me, but it was the risk that I took.
My job was closed for the day in February, and I NEEDED A BREAK.

So, I asked for her to watch my daughter for a few hours, as I ran off, not to be found by anyone.

What did I do, you ask?

I TREATED MYSELF!!!

🍷 AND THEY HAD WINE!! 🍷

Well, really, my fiancé Rick treated me to my favorite 24k facial, but still. I took the time today to invest in ME.

I don’t know about you, but we moms/wives have some of the most gratifying but toughest jobs. Although I love them with everything in me, much of my attention goes to the little ones, and the overgrown little one [Rick]. It’s so easy for us to let ourselves go, because we’re focusing so much on them. Next thing you know, you look up and you’re 30 lbs thicker, your hair hasn’t grown in months [feels like], and the dark circles around your eyes will give a raccoon a run for their money.

So listen.

LISTEN TO ME- escucha me, amiga:

It is NOT selfish to take the time that you need for yourself, FOR YOURSELF!!!

Like I always tell my girlfriends [and any lady that’ll listen]: “you cannot pour from an empty cup.”! Unplug for a minute. Whether that be a spa day, or locking yourself in the car for 7-10 minutes while listening to spa music on YouTube, replenish yourself.

What have you done lately, or what’s your go-to escape to relax and feel like yourself again? I’m dying to know!

Xoxo- Shiri