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Just One Day

Posted on March 14, 2012 Written by Tonya

I need a day of unwashed hair, unbrushed teeth and no bra.

Just one day.

I need 24 hours in my favorite jammies, hiding out in the comfort of my bed, drifting in and out of sleep while watching bad TV. 

Just one day.

I don’t want to separate darks from whites, build Lego towers, visit the supermarket or wear a brave face.

Just one day.

I want to be snarky and rude and drown my sorrows in a big juicy cheese burger, French fries and chocolate shake, all of which I’ll surely regret.

Just one day.

I want to completely unplug, letting phone calls, e-mails and text messages go unanswered.

Just one day.

I need a day to be still, silent, curse the universe, wonder why me, feel sorry for myself and sob.

Just one day.

I want to regroup, sort through my feelings and find solace knowing that  every cloud has a silver lining and that tomorrow is a brand new day.

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Filed Under: depression, grief, me time, sleep Tagged With: depression, grief, me time, sleep

Comments

  1. Mama Mary says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Oh man do I need a day like this!!!

  2. Leah says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    ME too!!! Seriously, can i join? Let’s get this date on the calendar ASAP! 😛

  3. Jessica says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    I know what it’s like to need a day like this. I hope you get your one day.

  4. Poppy says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Oh Tonya, I hear you. Sometimes I long for a sick day. Then I realize I drift in and out and still have to take care of shit. I hope you find a “me” day soon.

  5. Erin says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Definitely need a day like this every now and again!

  6. Morgan B. says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    ((BIG HUGS))

    I’m always here if you want to bitch and moan. The snark and I are *like this*

    xoxo

  7. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    We should plan to do this day together. Soon.

    (Feel better!)

  8. Kimberly says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I know what it’s like to need a day like this. I’m sorry you’re feeling this way now. I do hope things get better. xo

  9. tom says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:21 am

    thats the goal you know! its not that difficult to cut loose!well?

  10. Coreen says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Xoxo
    Let me know if I can help.

  11. Stephanie says

    March 15, 2012 at 3:40 am

    I know the need for those days.

    Whatever has caused the need for this type of day I hope you get your day to work through it and I hope you feel better soon.

    • tom says

      March 15, 2012 at 6:21 am

      well it so happens its my birthday so cools !

  12. Jessica says

    March 15, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Oh Tonya, I feel your pain, I just blogged about not being able to find the silver lining yesterday. And a day of nothing but crying when we need to? Sounds perfect. I’m sure to some that sounds weird but parenting and grieving and stress just don’t always go perfectly together. Sending you tons of love.

    • tom says

      March 15, 2012 at 6:18 am

      in stressfull times like these we must chip in so we have that balance that is so easy to throw off!ive learned that withour being balanced our equalibrium and than some must be maintained!ive been in maintanence a while now!anybody need balance? we all do!

  13. Galit Breen says

    March 15, 2012 at 5:07 am

    Me too, sweet friend, me too.

    (It’s okay to take a day )or two or three) to focus on you. YOU are so very important.)

    xo

    • tom says

      March 15, 2012 at 5:42 am

      INDEED WE ALL ARE ITS IMPORTANT TO CUT LOOSE!

  14. angela says

    March 15, 2012 at 5:08 am

    I hear you. I hope you find some version of this day very soon.

    • tom says

      March 15, 2012 at 5:40 am

      lol,it APPENS AT LEAST 2 TIMES OR 3 A WEEK! AWESOME INDEED,COME ON DOWN!

  15. John says

    March 15, 2012 at 6:19 am

    Despite the fact that every day, for me, is a bra-free day, and that I’d much rather a strawberry shake to chocolate, this day sounds just about perfect.

  16. Renee Wood says

    March 15, 2012 at 7:26 am

    I think you should take one day and cover everything on your list… Guilt free.

  17. Mel says

    March 15, 2012 at 8:20 am

    I hope you get your ‘me’ day soon. I call them mental health days. *hugs*

  18. Tayarra says

    March 15, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I hope you find the day and take full advantage!

  19. Missy @ Wonder, Friend says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I know this feeling, and hate that you have to know it, too. Sending you peaceful thoughts & hoping you get the rest/recovery time you need.

  20. Life As Wife says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:57 am

    I hope your one day comes soon!

  21. Jackie says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    How do we coordinate a day like this for all of us? Now that would be awesome.

    I hope that you feel better soon.

    • tom says

      March 16, 2012 at 4:40 am

      as easy as planning a weekend get away!depending on the E=MC SQUARED DISTANCE.team up in teams,and make it a business trip for write off purposes!

  22. Sherri says

    March 15, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Oh, if I could give you that day I would…and join you for the big nasty cheeseburger and fries.

    Missing you, and always know that you’re on my mind…

  23. BalancingMama (Julie) says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    This sounds lovely. I hope you get what you need!

  24. Steph from Be Positive Mom says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Sounds so nice. Take it and enjoy your day! The yummy burger sounds awesome and I’d throw in some chocolate for dessert 🙂

  25. Elaine says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I told my husband in a text the other day that I needed to take a mental health day. This is totally the same, right? I think so… 😉

    • Tom says

      March 19, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      I would say a mental a few days! One day isn’t enough you agree?

  26. Robin @ Farewell, Stranger says

    April 1, 2012 at 10:18 am

    You deserve that. xo

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