My next topic is simply this....Relaxation. It's different for everyone and unique to your personality, traits, habits and so on. I don't know that I entirely know what it is anymore but when I have the chance to relax, these are the things I find the most soothing (or the things I'd like the opportunity to see if it's most soothing).
Going for a Walk/Hike Unusual for someone to find physical activity as their "zen" experience? Perhaps. I just find that I can clear my head when I walk. Even better would be having someone walk with me but people anymore are so lazy about this stuff...I don't wanna, I don't feel like it, I'm too tired. I walk every day at work (weather permitting) with my little work nuggets because I firmly believe in the benefit of fresh air and sun. It's also for a selfish reason, though: I like to clear my head. I like to set everything aside for a little and just enjoy the beauty around me. It's part of the reason I moved out here....there's so much beauty in everything.
Spa Shower I cannot bring myself to spend hundreds of dollars on a spa experience. I just can't. I try every weekend to spend an hour in the bathroom doing a sugar scrub and the works. Inevitably, I come out after feeling better but also saying, "Touch me, I'm soft." Those that know me well know I'm someone that can't stand the feeling of body hair (particularly leg stubble, etc) on my own body so I'm a stickler for feeling soft. It's my one luxury as a mama...Bath and Body Works or Victoria's Secret lotions. I like to be soft and smell nice.
Cleaning Go ahead and shoot me the death glare now. When I get really pissed off, this is my way of mellowing. I don't yell....I clean. The kids know that if I'm rigorously scrubbing the kitchen floor on my hands and knees, it's probably best to avoid asking me for something. I will sometimes just do it for relaxation sake though. There's something to be said for seeing how clean and pretty something looks after you've spent hours detailing it.
Massage Okay this isn't one I've gotten often but it's definitely a nice way to relax. Admittedly, I'm weird about the back of my neck because I've gotten two massages where my neck hurt more after from them being prodded so hard. (I'm also weird about hair cuts because I can't stand when stylists dig their nails into my sensitive scalp...ouch!) Still, a nice oil massage can make anyone feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
Walking 16th Street Mall. 16th Street Mall is one of my favorite places in Denver. I love to just walk it and window shop. I love the vibe...and I love Mellow Mushroom pizza. LOL
and finally...
Photography: I would much sooner go somewhere beautiful and just snap pictures than sit in front of the TV and zone out. I love my sports but I also love getting out in the middle of nowhere and snapping random pictures. Editing is also relaxing but not quite as relaxing as the process itself. My dream would be to do this as a profession someday...travel photography or something.
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