I had such a nice day last week. I logged off the phone and had just stepped out of the shower when I got a text from a girlfriend asking if I wanted to get together. But I didn’t feel like it. I still wanted to go out, but really wanted to relax and be alone and do some spring shopping by myself. At least browse! So I declined her invite, got dressed and drove to the mall.
Mistress Goes Shopping
There I was, at the entrance. I got an iced coffee right away and just started walking. There were lots of people, of course. I didn’t really pay attention to them. I even turned my phone off, intrigued at the idea of being off the grid. Being alone was refreshing. No conversation, no obligation to what anyone else wanted to do. Just me, looking at things as long as I liked. Me, browsing books in one store, flipping through a sales rack at another. Trying on sunglasses at a kiosk, and smelling lotions somewhere else. I had a pleasant conversation at a makeup counter and declined the makeover but did take a little time to browse their lipsticks and picked out a pretty berry shade. At one point, I sat down in a sea of tables with a delicious shaved lamb wrap with cucumber, tomato and a Tzatziki sauce that would make you slap yo momma. I didn’t even play on my phone while I ate. I literally just people-watched and smiled at cute boys. It was lovely.
Sometimes, you just have to turn the world off, unplug from everyone and be ‘out in the great wide open’, to quote a great song. Sometimes everyone wants something from you and it’s just’s too much. So instead of stressing out, we have to break off from the crowd and re-group. I loved the easygoing pace of how the day was going. It certainly wasn’t nearly as eventful as the last time I went shopping. I didn’t buy too much. Oh, I got a cute pair of sunglasses, the lipstick and a sexy pair of jeans that will look great with heels. But I walked out feeling pretty damn good. Relaxed. I sang with the radio on the way home, got in the house, kicked off my shoes and sat down to log on to talk to all of you with a cup of coffee that Scott made me.
It was a good day and I didn’t wait for anyone else to give it to me. Sometimes, you just take it for yourself.
My massuse & I did shopping yesterday through catalog as one of her friends has clothing line. She told me during my massage she was thinking about me this past weekend with dress she was trying on and wants me to start wearing dresses. I bought the dress along with halter tops/women’s tank tops which she want me to wear with warmer weather. The clothes will be shipped to her place as she said I can try them on in front of her. I also bought 2 more purses from her. She said this Friday to bring 6 dresses that she wants to see me in. she wants me to wear dress when we go shopping. OMG Ms Amber this is for real as she’s taken over our relationship and has turned me into her cream puff girl. She has dug her nails into me with no intention of letting me go. I’m in to deep her rabbit hole and tangled in her web.
Glad to hear it. Happy for you, because this is what you’ve always wanted.
That sounds like a lovely day. I’m so glad you were able to have a day for yourself, you deserve it.
I wish I had the discipline to log off but we are so connected to our phones it’s really difficult. I would love to have a fem day of beauty and shopping starting off with a trip to the nail salon for a mani pedi. Maybe I’d finally take the plunge to get that French pedi I’ve always wanted. Then from there I’d head to the mall and shop for some new lingerie and new spring outfits finishing off at the shoe store to buy a pair of clogs to match my new outfit. What a day that would be. ☺
I think you’d love it. =)
You make a great point about turning off the chatter of electronics and just focusing on what’s in front of you. When we actually take the time to taste our food and watch the cute boys around us, we’re making the most of the experiences we get to enjoy!
I completely agree with you, Miss Piper. I loved my day ‘off the grid’!
Seeking solitude is quite healthy and with so many benefits of spending time alone, you’d think we would do it more often. When you unplug yourself from people, cell phone, internet, TV, and computer you are better able to concentrate and engage in deep thought. Anytime you can spend alone to meditate, focus or just to relax is better than no time.
I completely agree with you, Miss Cindy. I would recommend a day like that to anyone!