tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post1435433689222796808..comments2024-03-11T01:48:53.965-07:00Comments on Talk Nerdy To Me: Ten Things I Enjoyed on a Kid-Free DayLouise Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-10562966037968750952015-11-18T01:34:02.255-08:002015-11-18T01:34:02.255-08:00I think this is hilarious, as I wish I had your li...I think this is hilarious, as I wish I had your life!! I/we can't have kids, and I wish we had a child or two that we could love (and now, we can't foster/adopt). SO glad you enjoyed your time away!!The A Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360941896863619384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-89948812066943165242015-11-17T04:47:23.114-08:002015-11-17T04:47:23.114-08:00I was looking forward to your report on your 24 ho...I was looking forward to your report on your 24 hours away! I understand completely (although it was never "noise" I was getting away from, as my boys were really quite quiet it seems - for me it was more getting a little break from day to day responsibilities) I still enjoy my solitude and will have to adjust when my husband retires! I suggest you plan to do this a couple of times a year and what is even better than 24 hours is 48 hours - that gives you one full day with no coming or going, and a better second night's sleep!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435729626661884921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-71240394806925536912015-11-16T20:37:26.597-08:002015-11-16T20:37:26.597-08:00I think we must be quite similar! Oh man, I should...I think we must be quite similar! Oh man, I should hide my phone--so glad you had 30 minutes of piano for yourself. Enjoy those 24 hours when you get them...there's a bit of pressure when it happens :)Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-33733610656087761582015-11-16T20:36:05.040-08:002015-11-16T20:36:05.040-08:00Thanks, Kelly :) I was thinking of choosing a more...Thanks, Kelly :) I was thinking of choosing a more remote location but was able to get a free stay in Vancouver so it was great (so much great food there!). We are fairly similar in our love for the outdoors, health, photography, books, and food :) Differences? You're musical.Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-66107873478345993212015-11-16T20:34:32.633-08:002015-11-16T20:34:32.633-08:00IT was great, I don't know why I waited so lon...IT was great, I don't know why I waited so long! I've just never felt the need to get away on my own before but boy, have I been feeling it lately! Hope you are doing well :)Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-44967636553412235382015-11-16T19:44:08.975-08:002015-11-16T19:44:08.975-08:00LOUISE!!! This is SOOO awesome! standing ovation a...LOUISE!!! This is SOOO awesome! standing ovation applause from over here - well done in making this decision to get away by yourself. i LOVED what you chose to do, how you let it be about YOU since your life is SO much about everyone else. I think we are fairly similar because I would love to do the same things that you did. I love that Gary came out for a dessert date with you - and yes, he's looking very handsome with the leather jacket, scruff and new 'do! :)kelly enshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029562951606332352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-56368442039243524922015-11-16T15:40:06.964-08:002015-11-16T15:40:06.964-08:00A day on my own sounds like heaven...this introver...A day on my own sounds like heaven...this introverted mom of 3 kids just craves silence! All your points made me smile and I'm so glad you got to experience a store with breakables and waiting in line (without anxiety) for a grilled cheese sandwich. I especially love that you talk about finding those moments in the day to day. I found that cutting out T.V. gave me time to do what I enjoy doing/need to do for my selfcare. And today I hid my phone away from myself (yes, I did) and actually got to play the piano for 30 minutes! So, it can be done if we are conscious of it. And one day soon I will get my 24 hours to myself and I can't wait! Taslim Jafferhttp://www.letmeoutcreative.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-43744213995535775412015-11-16T14:53:27.958-08:002015-11-16T14:53:27.958-08:00I actually was in mom-mode (you know, hyper-vigila...I actually was in mom-mode (you know, hyper-vigilant to sounds) so every time the heat came on I was wide awake! I finally just turned it off.Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-69781665867898279652015-11-16T14:27:52.503-08:002015-11-16T14:27:52.503-08:00This sounds amazing!! I love that you did this. I...This sounds amazing!! I love that you did this. It is so important to take time to yourself. I never realized this before having a child. I find that after I go out for coffee with a friend I come home so rejuvenated. Even just driving by myself is a treat. And I do think that is a really good picture of Gary. I love scruff on my man too :) That is so sweet that he drove 45 minutes to see you. -BrianneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-49477681028649041292015-11-16T11:57:02.816-08:002015-11-16T11:57:02.816-08:00I actually was in mom-mode (you know, hyper-vigila...I actually was in mom-mode (you know, hyper-vigilant to sounds) so every time the heat came on I was wide awake! I finally just turned it off.Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-55307645529137115442015-11-16T11:56:24.309-08:002015-11-16T11:56:24.309-08:00I'm curious about the introvert/extrovert thin...I'm curious about the introvert/extrovert thing. I have one extroverted sister and I don't think she could do a day on her own....it wouldn't be relaxing for her. Good to know I'm not alone on the noise front! Let me know if you get a day to yourself, friend :)Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-58800745575073603492015-11-16T11:54:21.065-08:002015-11-16T11:54:21.065-08:00I'm so happy for you! I can just imagine the a...I'm so happy for you! I can just imagine the amount of uninterrupted sleep you got :) I like Gary's new hair do!!Katrina Volkenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180235473321517124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-48664042263929087292015-11-16T10:43:46.226-08:002015-11-16T10:43:46.226-08:00I'm an extrovert, but the noise still gets to ...I'm an extrovert, but the noise still gets to me. I just may have to try a day away by myself. :)Alihttp://venemafive.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-41723438990442956332015-11-16T09:03:40.172-08:002015-11-16T09:03:40.172-08:00Do it!! It's amazing what happens when you ha...Do it!! It's amazing what happens when you have time and energy to think :)Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-14361040719371402122015-11-16T08:58:17.579-08:002015-11-16T08:58:17.579-08:00I am so envious of your 24 hours. I just might wa...I am so envious of your 24 hours. I just might want this as a Christmas present. What would I do with my time? I would definitely relish some silence. Sarah @Sarah on Purposehttp://www.sarahonpurpose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-28686556321633550492015-11-16T08:29:47.160-08:002015-11-16T08:29:47.160-08:00Terri! The funny thing is I spent an additional 2 ...Terri! The funny thing is I spent an additional 2 hours walking on Robson which I wish I had spent reading :) Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-53493019192902513052015-11-16T08:25:22.438-08:002015-11-16T08:25:22.438-08:00I loved the comment about going into the store wit...I loved the comment about going into the store with breakables! Good for you, Louise. I think I would love to do this too (although I'd probably spend a lot of time reading and then wish I had walked more). And, I did think it was a nice picture of Gary (that seems appropriate to say) ;)Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321636254845499981noreply@blogger.com