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To Visit or Not Visit

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727

I normally Visit my Aunt on Sundays.  With her being farther away, it takes 3.5 hours out of my day to visit.  I personally have a lot of my own stuff to do.  I am not feeling great.  It is a gym day but I could skip and stay home all day.  I would really like that.  My cat would like it too.  I have doctor's appointments Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after work so I can't Visit on those days.  By Thursday, I won't feel like visiting.  I might have to put my big girl panties on and go today.  If I go, I want to bake a Marie Callendar pumpkin pie so I can bring her a piece.  I need to make a decision.

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
I reasoned it out. I am not going for the following reasons:
1. I don't want to go
2. I don't feel well
3. I need to rest
4. I need to do online training for work that is overdue
5. I don't feel like driving
6. I don't want to hear delusions AGAIN
7. I have a busy week ahead of me
8. Visits are like a job
hasty_05
hasty_05
Yes, I agree with all your reasons. You can't do everything and we do have to take care of ourselves, too.

We have to say no when we mean no. I am learning to say no for myself in these situations.
JazzyLady
JazzyLady
Sometimes we have to think of ourselves first. It is beneficial to your own well being. Rest, relax and re-energize.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Thanks hasty and jazzy! Absolutely about taking care of ourselves first! I have been resting and actually fell asleep. My stomach is feeling somewhat better. I just had my leftover stuffed shells for an early dinner. I definitely eat too fast. I will be glad that I stayed home to rest when it's time to get ready for work tomorrow morning. I hear the coffee pot calling my name!
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