Why Friends are Important

So seems how this is my own little (non private) diary... here we go. It has come to my attention that even grownups need play dates! I have friends - 134 according to facebook (lol). I have work friends that make my Monday to Friday life of mundane tasks not only bearable but enjoyable... I have online friends that add joy to my life with a simple email to say "hi"... I have family that I share my life with and enjoy their company and children... and I have a once a month group of ladies that force me to schedule time away from reality and into the world of "hanging out". We make it a point that once a month we all get together WITHOUT KIDS AND HUSBANDS. It is important for our sanity and our souls... today it was also great for our thighs! The 8 of us went on a 3 hour hike and a picnic - it was wonderful and reminded me why it is important to do things outside of the family unit. I walked and talked about kids and life - I listened and consoled others - it was great! I highly recommend it. As women (working out of the home or not) we tend to give so much of ourselves to everyone else that there isn't anything left for just us! This needs to change - this is a challenge that I take on myself... and to anyone else who is interested. I don't care if its 10 minutes in a bubble bath or reading a book locked in a closet - take time for yourself - schedule that time like you would a dentist appointment... may not be a possible or wanted thing at that time but you'll be glad that you did it!