Free Nights

A magnet a friend gave me last year...

I am a consummate volunteer. Whether it is for a non-profit, a friend, my boss, or whatever, I am always one to raise my hand and say I will be there.

Not lately.

For the past few months, really slowly over the course of the year, I have stopped saying Yes and started saying No (thank you).

My husband, British Boy, and I had a date night tonight - gasp, a Wednesday. It's what triggered this thought because normally I would have committee meetings on Wednesday. Also, Thursday morning at 7am, I would normally have Pilates class.

Tonight I had a wonderful dinner and a funny movie (The Proposal) with British Boy. I'll be able to get a good night's sleep and not wake early.

Don't get me wrong, I still volunteer my time and attention in a variety of ways, but I'm learning to be a little selfish with my time and attention.

And that's ok.