Me Day

I had the day off today, and I can't tell you what I did with my time.  The largest portion of the day--or so I think--was spent on Duolingo brushing up on my Italian.  I spent 2 hours or so practicing lessons I learned years ago, while picking up the odd new word (ambasciatore = ambassador; soddisfazione = satisfaction; sindacato = union). 

Another portion of the day was spent doing laundry.  Not very time consuming.  And while doing the scant chores that I did, I listened to the newest episode of the podcast Judge John Hodgman.

I was so lazy that I had cereal for lunch.

I also spent some time reading yesterday's Metro and today's LaineyGossip posts (the latter is my not-so-guilty pleasure).  I rewatched the pilot of the Norwegian teen drama Skam, and gave up when the second episode's subtitles were not in English.  Buhh.

By the time I woke up from a short nap, it was time to order takeout at JamJar--Boy and my Friday ritual (we always get the hummus trio and eight pita breads).

I can't say that by the end of a day like today, I've felt like I made the most of my time.  Clearly, I have not.  But what I have been finding is that when I finally do have a me day (which happens on every public holiday or if I've taken time off work), I feel so strongly about avoiding commitments that I end up not doing anything worth the day off--at least, not to anyone else.  I am quite happy to stay home all day, especially because I don't often get long periods of time to myself here.  I shouldn't feel guilty about doing nothing of consequence.  But at the same time, I realize that the old me would have gone to a yoga class or a favourite café--by myself--or do an errand or two.  Instead, I cuddle up in a blanket and sit on the couch with a screen in front of me, avoiding any sort of decision making about what to do next. 

I didn't even make a chai latte!

So the next time there's a holiday, this is what I want to do:

1. Read several chapters of a book.
2. Do yoga either at home or in a class.
3. Make a favourite hot beverage.
4. Cook a new recipe.
5. Practice Italian and Greek on Duolingo.

I guess you can tell that my goals are not very lofty, unless you define "lofty" as being in one's loft or home...