Me Time

Blog Challenge:

What do you do if you have time to yourself?

- Read a good book.   I try not to get involved in a book unless I have plenty of time to finish it.  I rarely take more than a couple days to finish a book.  (I read Harry Potter 7 in one sitting.)  I get caught up in the story and just have to finish.

- Watch a good movie.   Movie are like books, but require no effort.  Sometimes I just need to veg on the couch and enjoy a good story.  Since we never watch TV at our house, we have an extensive video library.  I also borrow movies from friends and family, or occasionally rent movies.

- Spend time in the kitchen.   Often when the girls are gone, I will spend time in the kitchen.  I cook foods I love but they don't (like broccoli), or prepare meals for the coming week.  I also love to bake.  I just try not to bake when I will be home alone with the results!

- Talking on the phone.   When I have time to spare, I often spend it catching up with friends and family.  My brothers both live out of state and my sister's life is as hectic as mine.  When we get on the phone we talk for hours to make up for the missed time together.  I also enjoy visiting with friends and extended family.

- Sleeping.   I really love to spend my free time snuggled under my covers.  Napping in the afternoon or sleeping in late on a Saturday morning has tremendous power to restore my energy and improve my outlook.

- Going out.   I guess I am mostly a home-body, but I do enjoy going out.  I love to go to the movies, eat out, visit friends, or go to church activities.  I often spend time with my parents when the girls are gone.  I still love my mom's cooking!

- Blog.   Naturally, when I have a few minutes to spare, I like to update my blog!