My husband has gone into a private psychiatric hospital for at least ten days so I decided to go into the city for 3 days to treat myself at a nice hotel and just be by myself for the first Time in years. Trouble is, I don’t know what to do with myself.
Take time for you.
Same here- I had a massage for my birthday, but didn’t connect with it.
Edit: I just read down the thread that you had a massage. Good thinking. ;-)
Or you can do absolutely nothing just to annoy people.
I see you had a massage, that’s a great start. Now maybe a mani & pedi....
Room service too...
Sleep in, rent some good movies...enjoy your time!
I think naps are fantastic on a vacation, too! Just remember to hang the do-not-disturb sign on the door!
You can go down for breakfast and enjoy reading the local paper from cover to cover.
If you enjoy music, find some live music to listen to. If you enjoy going for a walk, then head out for a walk.
The hard thing when we are 'on' all the time, is that we feel like we must fill our time, all the time. It is okay to rest and relax.
In May 2018 I was in France for 3 weeks. At the end of the organized part of my trip I stayed an extra 5 days in Paris. One of those days I did not stray more than 4 blocks from my hotel. In the morning I walked to a bakery for croissants, which I took back to my room for my breakfast. I read a book and did some hand sewing. Then I watched a show on Netflix. Some would say I 'wasted' a day in Paris, I could have gone to a museum etc. But it was a treat to not be on anyone else's schedule and relax. I did go out for dinner that evening.
It’s great that you thought to treat yourself and check into a hotel in the city.
Ask the hotel desk person about the attractions in that area. Some sightseeing in your own area could be fun. Also, how ‘bout a manicure/pedicure, a massage, a nice dinner out with a friend, a newly released movie, a sweet treat (donut/coffee, root beer float, piece of pie, etc.)?
In the morning, stay in bed and order room service as you read the paper or watch your favorite TV programs.
How have you been handling the situation at home for the last few months? Do you get a break? Does someone else help you with your husband? Try to make sure you have a respite time so you don’t burn out.
i am 61 and I have been someone’s child, someone’s wife/mother/grandmother.
I stayed in bed till 9am this morning. I guess I am just used to always being “on”