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TIME ........ WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOURS?





It has been rainy and cold here in Arizona, so that has allowed me some time for contemplation.
It is the end of another year and in looking back on mine I realize that I have not exactly spent mine as I would have wanted.




At 63, and an empty nester,  you would think that I would have control over this aspect of my life.  But it seems, I still have a lot to learn in this regard.



I still spend far too much time taking care of others instead of taking care of myself.  It seems I always put myself far down on my "TO DO LIST".

I get sidetracked with things of no real importance and then wonder, where the time goes.




This year the only thing I told my husband I wanted for Christmas was a gift certificate to my favorite spa.  He was kind enough to get just that for me.




So we will see, if this year, I use it before the end of 2010.  It will mean putting myself first and really paying attention to my time.




I have 365 days ahead of me.  Each one contains 24 hours.  I vow to spend them wisely, BEFORE I RUN OUT OF TIME!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

  

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  1. Lori EDecember 30, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    I have no trouble making time for myself. I do projects I like and learn new things, like blogging.
    You can do it Josette. Enjoy it.

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  2. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonDecember 30, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    This is a great post and speaks to my heart as well. Here's to your using that spa certificate and treating yourself to a wonderful year filled with many, many hours of happiness.
    ~Tracie

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  3. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Go get your time, girl friend ... I, too, have a hard time taking care of myself ... enjoy!

    Have a beautiful & blessed New Year.

    I will be in & out of communication for the next couple of weeks.
    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  4. Old Time CindyDecember 31, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Great post and time to reflect. Wishing you a Happy New Year!!!
    Living it up at Lakewood,
    Cindy

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  5. time worn interiorsDecember 31, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Happy New Year from our house to yours!
    TOT

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  6. KeKeDecember 31, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Jo,

    oh how important it is to take time for ourselves...we must do it, we need to do it or else we can not give of ourselves fully-
    I know, I've been doing that lately. It is time for a change and what better time than now?

    I hope you have a Blessed New year!!!

    Hugs,

    kelly

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  7. Barbara JeanJanuary 3, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Making wise choices about our time is a good thing for all of us to do, me included.

    I hope you accomplish your goals, and we will be here encouraging you and seeing what you are up to.

    Thanks for coming by and signing up to follow my blog.
    I can't wait to see what else you have on yours.

    blessings in 2010

    barbara jean

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