Over the last 8+ months I have spend most of my time and energy on Marty, the girls, and work.  During this time, I have not allowed myself to have much time for me.  It has been so long since I have allowed time for me, I'm not even sure what that means, or what that looks like.

I was counselled yesterday to find emotional outlets.  I need to spend time on hobbies, with friends, recharging my batteries.  Here's the problem.  I don't know what that looks like.  It's been too long since I've taken time for myself.  I know I would feel selfish taking that time away from my girls and Marty.  Intuitively I know that I would be a better mommy and wife if I wasn't running on empty, but it's just too hard to do.

So, over the next week, I am to start (or restart) a hobby and make time for an emotional outlet with friends.  MMMM. . . . Where to begin?