Me time...a new concept

Time to myself, it's a completely new concept in my world. I have had an amazing job working with college students for the last 4 years in a role that required a college student schedule.  I have transitioned into a new role where I have occasional night and weekend commitments, but overall time for myself. This new concept has made me evaluate how I spend my time with myself. Inspired by my friends blog "a little bit of rain" I made a list of things that I did for the first time on my own so far this week. While it is not life altering for many, it was a big deal to me.

1. Had dinner by myself at a restaurant. Mind you,I found a cute place that I could walk to from my apartment, it looked warm and modern inside, and from the outside I could see people eating at the bar. I had the most delicious risotto balls and a petite syrah that made my taste buds extremely happy. Plus, I met a few members of the community that suggested other places I should try. http://www.sazzyb.com/

2. Went for a walk at night around my neighborhood in the dark with my dog ( 8pm), she had to pee and I was restless. It was a bit scary since I didn't know the area and no one was around. On the way I looked down and saw a rock with Orson Welles' name on it and a plate marking his childhood home.  This house has since been split up into apartments, but it's a cool piece of history a few houses down.

3. Moved on my own. Carried a heavy coffee table, bookshelves, chairs, and trunks and boxes up 3 flights of stairs on my own. Moving makes you realize how amazing friends and family are when they are close. Moving by yourself is a bit intimidating and lonely, on the other hand it really makes you feel independent.

4. Found a grocery store and ticked off my new neighbors. I managed to tick off the existing customers while I signed up for a card.....oops. Lesson learned, sign up before you go through check out. The second lesson is do not park between two huge SUV's. You can not see as you back out of the spot and people do not like waiting for a car. They like to make interesting gestures as they wait. I might not be shopping there anymore.....

5. Found a gym, and then saw my bank statement. I will be signing up for that next month :)