"Me time"

sunnyside

Hi
I'm wondering what do people consider as "me time". Somebody said to me yesterday that her trips to the hairdresser are her "me time". I couldn't agree, I hate going to the hairdresser, it's a chore and an expense I could do without. I have grey roots so getting the colour done is just another job for me.

I'm not a fan of spa treatments either, would rather buy clothes with spare cash.

Another friend considers her evening course as her "me time". It's time away from her family and children but it involves study and exams so I'm not sure I could call that "me time" either.

I used to love yoga classes but money is tight these days and I can't justify paying for yoga courses at the moment. Getting my nails french polished I enjoy because I always have a nice chat with the girl in the salon. But I only do it if I'm going somehere. Around twice a week I'd have a hot chocolate in a coffee shop which is about as much as I'm spending on treats at the moment.

So what's your "me time"?

sam34

+1 to hating the hairdresser, i absolutely hate going!

it drives me mad having to sit staring at myself in teh mirror for 3 hours (the alternative is reading out of date magazines that i already bought weeks.months ago)

i hate the "where are you going on holidays" inane small talk

/rant over

for me time, its sunday mornings cosy in bed reading, or dancing around the living room plugged into my ipod, or long walks on the beach

it may not sound like much, but it keeps me sane!

A big cup of tea and a really good book

Or playing compy games

pow wow

A road trip. Anytime, anywhere. I spend a ridiculous amount of time on the road, and love every minute of it.

Sinall

Reading is my "me-time". I absolutely love it! I have to have a book on the go, I really enjoy it.

Faith

Yeah, I'd say reading too. Or watching Lost. No-one is allowed to disturb me during a new episode of Lost. I even watch it on my computer instead of the TV so I don't have people coming in and out of the living room, or talking during it.

I can't afford spa treatments, and I hate staring at myself for 3 hours in the hairdressers (the lights always make me look ugly and my arse goes numb).

sillyputty

I thought i was the only one that hated the hairdresser.

My 'me time' just get out and walk - i never walk anywhere in particular just get out away from people, get some fresh air and room to think.

Pythia

Doing things like a really long shower, painting my nails, other beauty stuff like that.

Thoie

I absolutely hate ironing, but when it has to be done, I try turning it into "me time". Stick on a good audio book, close the door, a nice drink to hand, and just let my brain empty out and concentrate on the ironing.

Of course, sometimes the ironing hatred overcomes me anyway, but when I can fool myself it works great

Hermione*

My 'Hermione' time can be a lot of different things: Pilates class, yoga workshops, getting my nails done (generally every fortnight), walks on the beach, my daily walk home from work, cooking, watching Grey's Anatomy, or reading.

I love my 'me' time. I have to have some every day.

shellyboo

sam34 wrote: »

i hate the "where are you going on holidays" inane small talk

/rant over

I hate that too!! I find small talk such a chore.

I wouldn't class anything as 'me time' unless I'm totally on my own.

So for me, it's reading in bed, or watching a dvd - in bed, or in the living room with a duvet. Love having the house to myself, putting on a music channel and singing and dancing round the place like a loon as well.

Oh and when I opened this thread, I thought "Me time" was a euphemism...

GirlInterrupted

There's nothing more special to me than time alone with just my animals for company, especially if I've problems to think over, or if I'm just sick of human voices around me, or the world turning too fast.

Sometimes, if I'm awake early enough and its still dark, I take my horse down to the beach with my dogs, and we all go for a ramble in the pre-dawn. Nothing more lovely than to make our way back to my parents house as light starts to filter over the horizon, no sounds but us and the birds.

Theres nothing more peaceful, no company more enjoyable, and nothing more special than the early winter morning, spent with the most amiable companions you can have, just you and them in the whole world.

*Honey*

I LOVE getting my hair done, if I could afford it I'd never wash my own hair again :pac:

Me time? I guess being on here - hubby watches what he likes on TV and I get to chat to pals or read stuff I wouldn't otherwise.

Can't think of anything else to be honest... hubby and I are of the sickening couple types that like to spend all our time together (sorry, it makes some people sick, I know!!!)

mollybird

oh my "me time" is def watching law and order special victims unit or just going around the town looking at shops. i wouldn't class as getting my hair done as "me time". or having a nice soak in the bath. oh how i do love that when my back is in agony

445279.ie

my "me time" is my weekly yoga class. Love it

Also like driving in general and singing along to the songs on the radio or cd. Not a morning person but after my 45 minute commute to work everyday keeps me sane

shelly.m

my me time would be going to a bike show

rainbow kirby

*Honey* wrote: »

I LOVE getting my hair done, if I could afford it I'd never wash my own hair again :pac:

Lol, I love getting my hair done too. Probably a good thing, because I have very short hair that needs to be cut a lot.

In general - my "me time" is when I'm running, swimming, watching movies, baking, gaming or reading.

It's a bit obvious that I'm single :pac::p

pikachucheeks

I'd consider me time to be any time I'm purposely on my own!

Going for a walk, watching a film, chilling out in my room etc!

I use it to contemplate, mostly!

Cathmandooo

Glad I'm not the only hater of the hairdressers, I just don't find it relaxing at all and generally don't like my hair afterwards so it's a definite chore. I do like when they wash it but not talk, I have water in my ears I can't hear you

Me time would be being at home by myself and getting through a few things, beauty things or even clearing out something but having loads of time to do it while listening to music. Can't beat singing your heart out with no one having to listen!

watna

Boards is my me time. Because I'm so far from home it keeps me connected with everything that's going on (although if I have to read one more recession/the dole is too much thread I'll kill myself!). It feels much more separate to my life here than it did when I lived in Dublin. It's like escapism, except it's escaping home for a while. If my bf tries to talk to me when I'm replying to threads or I'm checking my subscribed threads, he gets firmly ignored!

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*Lees*

I really hate getting my hair done too! Im usually in there so long that by the time she is drying my hair im irritated and hungry and i just want to slap her for pulling at my hair! :mad: And the smell gives me a headache, and when i leave i have tiny hairs stuck allover my face i look like i have a beard!
My me time is at the gym relaxing in the hot tub or sauna after a workout!
When im watching anything on tv by myself with my blanket and a cup of tea and something chocolatey is also my me time!!

Malari

Oh the hairdresser is a total chore for me! And of course, they would like me to go every 6 weeks, but since I usually go every 4 months or so, I always get a thinly veiled lecture about the state of my hair. The small talk kills me.

As for "me time", I think the time I like best in the week is a Saturday mid-morning. I have the house to myself for a few hours so I usually spend a good while in the kitchen cooking up a nice concoction for dinner.

Niamho!

sillyputty wrote: »

I thought i was the only one that hated the hairdresser.

My 'me time' just get out and walk - i never walk anywhere in particular just get out away from people, get some fresh air and room to think.

Agreed. I love it. A great de-stresser and loads of time to think.

rain on

I haven't been to the hairdresser since I was 17 (25 now) .. I nearly always wear my hair up so it never needs more than a basic trim. Never liked it anyway, for all the reasons already mentioned, and hairdryers give me a headache.

My 'me time' usually consists of going to the gym, driving on my own (especially with music up really loud), watching America's Next Top Model and as of this weekend, reading the Saturday/Sunday papers in the back garden.

sunnyside

GirlInterrupted wrote: »

Sometimes, if I'm awake early enough and its still dark, I take my horse down to the beach with my dogs, and we all go for a ramble in the pre-dawn. Nothing more lovely than to make our way back to my parents house as light starts to filter over the horizon, no sounds but us and the birds.
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That is so lovely, pets are the best.

shelly.m wrote: »

my me time would be going to a bike show

But they wouldn't be on very often would they? I plan on going to the Xpose live show in May, I always go to giry stuff like that but such shows are only on a few times a year. How often do people need "me time"?

Because, I seem to manage at least one of these every day.

mollybird wrote: »

or just going around the town looking at shops.(

watna wrote: »

Boards is my me time!

*Lees* wrote: »

When im watching anything on tv by myself with my blanket and a cup of tea and something chocolatey is also my me time!!

donegalfella wrote: »

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Says the mod who always answers my posts in the Learning to drive forum:)
I want to like driving and some days I do but I failed my driving test before Easter so now I have to pay for another test, pay for and do more lessons so driving is still more of a stress for me than anything.

Communicator

I really thought I was the ONLY person who hated the hairdressers!! Can't stand it!!

My 'me' time is reading, reading and more reading! Always have to have a book on the go...:) And I like what someone else said, driving on my own! Love that too, with the radio up loud or a great CD on.

beks101

I am a crazed psychobitch without my 'me time'.

Generally a nice, long and directless walk in the fresh air, the scenic the better, does the job. Favourite spots are the Phoenix Park or the quieter spots along the prom in Galway - along the back or Mutton Island. I love sitting on the rocks at the end of the walk to Mutton Island and just staring out at the ocean. I can sit there for hours.

The last time I was down there though, there were one or two others who had the same idea, and I stomped off in a huff to find a new 'me time' spot!

On an off topic note - I just don't get those people who seem to hate their own company and can think of nothing worse than a walk on the prom on their own. One of my best friends is like this.

Kiera12

Going to our mobile home in Kilgorman Gorey, on my own, snuggling up on the couch with a glass of wine (or hot chocolate) in nice baggy tracksuit bottoms, put the fire on ..sometimes splash out and get a chinese... and watch a movie...... & turn off my phone too! Its awesome down there 'cause its very private and right on the beach! Thats defo my 'me time' place!

smileysurfer

The best 'me time' for me is simply sitting on a beach (hot or cold) staring and at the waves and just thinking. I seem to go into a world of my own and get so completly relaxed after a few minutes. I love it

stevelknievel

I actually love playing the guitar in my me time. I do it every day after work/shower. I lock myself in my room, lie down on bed and just start strumming random chords. No full songs, no famous riffs. Don't even think about what I'm playing. Just let my fingers move. Incredibly therapeutic. For me anyway. It drives my house mates mad though:p Other options are the swimming pool/sauna, or going into a park and lying down on the grass with my eyes closed and my mp3 player.

dancingqueen

Mmmm me time

Curled up on the couch with a book, a blanket and a cuppa...... Or taking the dog for a walk on a nice sunny evening like today.

Having a bath with bubbles and a trashy mag or a girly book... painting my toenails, moisturising from head to toe, watching Greys Anatomy or an equally romantic tv series, or a really really girly movie, where they always fall in love at the end...........

I want me time now

Snowie

smileysurfer wrote: »

The best 'me time' for me is simply sitting on a beach (hot or cold) staring and at the waves and just thinking. I seem to go into a world of my own and get so completly relaxed after a few minutes. I love it

+1000001000010000

even beter going for a surf no one can ring you talk to you and your out there on your own just sitting there

best place to escape to

SeekUp

shellyboo wrote: »

Oh and when I opened this thread, I thought "Me time" was a euphemism...

Um, that would definitely count as some of my "me time".

Some of my other favorite "me time" is spent Saturday mornings on the couch with a cup of coffee, jazz, and a good book. But oddly enough, I agree with Malari in saying that some of my "me time" is spent in the kitchen these days. I kick out the OH, put on some music, and start whipping something together.

Hermione*

Cathooo wrote: »

Me time would be being at home by myself and getting through a few things, beauty things or even clearing out something but having loads of time to do it while listening to music. Can't beat singing your heart out with no one having to listen!

I actually spent yesterday clearing out cupboards, with the windows wide open to let in the fresh air, and the music blaring,and it was bliss!

beks101 wrote: »

On an off topic note - I just don't get those people who seem to hate their own company and can think of nothing worse than a walk on the prom on their own. One of my best friends is like this.

Me neither. I am one of my favourite people to spend time with.

smileysurfer wrote: »

The best 'me time' for me is simply sitting on a beach (hot or cold) staring and at the waves and just thinking. I seem to go into a world of my own and get so completly relaxed after a few minutes. I love it

QFT.There's something so relaxing about water. I love living near a beach.

sam34

beks101 wrote: »

On an off topic note - I just don't get those people who seem to hate their own company and can think of nothing worse than a walk on the prom on their own. One of my best friends is like this.

+1

i am entirely comfortable in my own company and am very rarely lonely or bored.

i feel sorry for people who are uneasy with themselves and are needy or clingy with others for that reason

mental07

Sitting in a cafe reading a book or newspaper

Lying in bed watching TV/DVD

Browsing the web in peace

My favourite me-time though is the first hour or so after I get home from work, after the constant chatter and noise and madness and stress of the day, I just love closing the door behind me, kicking off the shoes and savouring the silence for a while!

Lobelia Overhill

When I go [horse] riding. I totally forget about the rest of my life for those 60 minutes ...

rio-rose

every evening when i get the kids to bed,

sit back on the couch, with a lovely fire on, and the computer on my lap..

HEAVEN

Gauge

This thread is really making me miss horse riding

I must admit, I do enjoy getting my hair cut! I just enjoy feeling pretty I suppose... ultimate 'me time' would be a loooong lazy shower/ defuzz with all my girly scented shower stuff, followed by one of the strawberry scented massage bar yokes from Lush. Then I spend ages drying my hair, filing and painting my nails, and using various hand and foot creams. I probably smell like a perfume shop when I'm finished but who cares!

spinandscribble

i enjoy my sundays off where all i do is watch house, eat pizza and talk to friends on skype. i only get every second weekend off so its kinda special.

Snowie

Hermione* wrote: »

QFT.There's something so relaxing about water. I love living near a beach.

you spend 9 months of your life submerged in a whom with water and maybe due to that affect it brings out a more dosaile feeling or something i think i read that some where having said that I love the water floating around on my back in my wet suit or body surfing i dunno i find all my troubles go away when im in the water...

rain on

Swimming is great for relaxing alright, I went for a splash twice this weekend and felt great after it. Couldn't count it as "me time" though because the safety implications of jumping off rocks into the Atlantic alone are not the best!

Tupins

Hubby and I have no kids so we're lucky that we get plenty of time on our own as well as with eachother.

For him it's watching football, reading about football, listening to radio shows about football (are you seeing the pattern here?)

While he's doing that, I love going upstairs and watching the soaps while relaxing on my bed with a cup of tea and my cat curled up beside me. Choccy biccies are an added bonus.

General girly / beauty stuff is also nice, defuzzing, painting toe/fingernails, moisturising from head to toe etc. I feel lovely after it.

Das Kitty

Me time = hobby time for me.

Me and my sewing machine, me and my knitting needles and in the past month, me and my grow bags :eek:

It's great, no matter how crappy my mood in general, I can be found smiling away whilst doing these things.

I love knitting in the evenings whilst himself is reading or the TV is on. Having fun with a bunny-eared baby hat at the moment.

Long rambling walks amid the trees and their lovely ions, or through the city at night.

Long baths with the headphones on, so you can't hear the desperate pleas from the small bladder owners.

F1, it is the only form of entertainment that people know not to disturb me during.
Lest they get held personally responsible for causing an unfavorable outcome.

Getting to zone out mentally, on a long drive. Or getting totally absorbed in a cocoon of some other world, via an audiobook. Sucks when you reach your destination though, and not only is it over but you realise you arent a pirate princess.

My sauna is full of bickering old people, giving out to eastern europeans for not speaking in a language that they can evesdrop on.
Are there really sauna's where this doesnt happen?