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Originally uploaded by C.A. Bourke

Dating and love in general has been rough for me lately, so I have decided to date myself. My ex called and when I said that, my ex was flabbergasted.

“What? You don’t want to get back together?”

“Mmmmm…no, not really, I want to spoil myself. Sorry.”

I think that is something that everyone should do. Instead of constantly trying to be around others, you should consider taking time to really make yourself happy. My entire life has been spent trying to make others happy. I am a pretty selfless person, so I’ve always had others (e.g. sisters, parents, significant others, etc.) monopolize my time to the point that I never did anything for myself. This is coming to an end. I am learning how to say “no” and just be plain selfish.

I’ve only been doing it this week, and I am already smiling more and just excited about the activities that I choose to participate in. Try it. It will give you some peace of mind.