In Like A Lion

The past week's been a blur. H ran the talent show at the school he teaches at - this puts him out of the house for 5 days straight. I finally got some time alone at home to read, take a bath, clean, food shop and just be in quiet.I ran 6.7m alone - it felt awesome.Met a friend for tea last week and then another today.Received all of my birthday gifts in the mail including this print by Mae Chevrette , and two necklaces by Liz Lamoreux (above) and this one which has my OLW from 2012 on the front and "29" on the back (thanks mom!)I've done a bunch of work at the office, ran an event for songwriters, attended a popshow and stayed out late at a dinner party in the Hollywood Hills.And today I felt so pms-y, tired and cranky. I didn't go for a run, and even though I answered emails, work felt like a major chore. I ended up taking a bath and a nap after work. It's amazing what a little self-care can do.Looking back, I can see I was super busy, energetic and social... no wonder I felt so out of it today. And I was going to refuse myself that care until a friend said that it was my ego saying I couldn't take time for myself. That I needed to allow myself (not kidding) what I was asking for - time out, rest and a hot bath.As I write this, I feel better. Not 100%. Not driven to get to the office tomorrow and tear work to shreds or anything, but at least not as low as I was dipping.I know what I need to be happy. And I forget that. And so, I keep jotting down my notes here, to leave markers for myself as reminders. I am my own best advocate, support and love.And you are yours. xo