Photo Love {Inspiration}: Taking time for yourself

I restore myself when I'm alone.

Marilyn Monroe

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Sometimes I just love being surrounded by people.  I want to go out to dinner at a favorite restaurant, catch up with the girls over brunch, or just chat over some coffee and treats.  But I also treasure my time alone.  I can catch up on all the silly shows or websites that I'm afraid others might find ridiculous, imagine and keep on designing how our new home will look, and just think about next steps.

I love the picture above of Ms. Audrey Hepburn because she seems so contemplative and content.  I have been so busy with my incredibly stressful former job, the apartment move, and next job step possibilities that I haven't really taken time for myself.  I'm starting a new job in a few weeks and I think this is the best time to relax and take time not only for myself, but to those people I don't see often.  I'm doing a whirlwind trip to DC, NYC, and San Diego in a few days.  It will be great to take a few days for myself and then to see family and friends for a little while too.  I hope that this will really restore me and have me ready for what may come next!

Have a lovely week!

Photo Love {Inspiration}: Being plain wonderful

I don't want to make money.  I just want to be wonderful.

Marilyn Monroe
 

Photo from here

Well said my dear, well said (though of course she never had to worry about money).  We all need money of course but shouldn't just be focused on that aspect in our jobs.
The most important thing is to be happy, have fun, and stay wonderful living the lives we want to live.

Have a lovely week!