Tuesday, December 13, 2011

#resound11 Post 13 - "Best Gift"

#resound11 Post 13 - "Best Gift"

What was the best gift you gave yourself this year? Did you buy big, fluffy towels? Did you have a massage on a day when you really needed it? Did you forgive someone and give yourself the freedom from that grudge?

I wish I could say I've made peace with a few people that I should, but that hasn't happened this year and I don't see it happening before the end of 2011, either.

Typically I'm not the type to spend money on myself.  It brings on enormous feelings of guilt (that's a whole other blog post) and the truth is if I'm spending it brings me much more joy to spend on others than myself. 

But a week or 2 ago, I attended a Thirty-One Gifts party at my friend Beth's.  It was nice to get out and meet other women (though the thought terrified me) and I actually ordered something for myself.  While I can't wait to get the organizing purse that I ordered, the best part of this gift is that it planted the seed in my head for a future business opportunity. 

And honestly, that's all I'll say about that save for the fact that the thought of it really excites me!

5 comments:

  1. I've only seen Thirty-One Gifts online. I'm not sure if there's a rep in my area. But their stuff looks awesome.

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  2. I had a massage for the first time in my life.. and then a 2nd :) and scheduling a third just before Christmas..

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  3. Once in a while it is nice to do something for yourself. You don't need to feel guilty about it. We moms tend to always put everyone before ourselves, but in some sense I think when we do that we're teaching our children that moms aren't as important as the rest of the family. Just my opinion, hope I didn't offend you.

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  4. Marla I can always hook you up. I honestly think this stuff is built to last. We'll see!

    Bzybee - I have never tried a massage. My brain tells me I won't like it but then again that's what it said about pedicures and it was SO wrong!

    Karen - I think you are right. In my head "mom" and "wife" are more who I am rather than "Colleen." I need to work on a better balance, for sure. You did not offend me....it will take much more than that to offend me. Ha!

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  5. this year is the very first year I started treating myself to nice things without feeling guilty about it. I haven't quite worked my way up to a massage/spa session yet, but know that you mentioned it, I see one in my near future! ;)

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