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Taking Care of Myself

This is something I have really failed at since we moved to Kyoto. When we were in Kagoshima Noa went to daycare a few days a week on the days I had classes. When I first started taking her I would only leave her for just as long as necessary, but after she turned 1 I started leaving her all day around once a week and from last summer I started taking her for a full day 2-3 times a week. It was nice for me because I never taught a full day so when I was finished teaching for the day or in between classes on the days I had a split schedule day, I could use the time she was at daycare to catch up on housework, errands, or sleep when I needed it. Since we moved and I`m not working I don`t take her to daycare often and am finding it hard to take care of myself. I haven`t had a haircut since March when we last visited Kagoshima. Part of that is just my laziness because it`s a hassle to find a new salon, but part of it is because it`s even more of a hassle when you are toting around a 2 year old. I already take her with me for every other errand I have, getting my hair cut is something I`d prefer to do in peace. I should find a salon and make an appointment for this next weekend and let Koichi watch her so I can go. I find it hard to find time to do anything these days. I am a horrible time manager anyway, so having the perfect 2 year old excuse around isn`t helping me at all. I do want to be better though. Today I have made time to clean a bit, which was much needed. I made time to FaceTime with a good friend which is always good for my soul. And I made time to exercise when Noa was napping which made me feel good for the rest of the day, at least so far! Now it`s almost 6pm. I want to clean a bit more, fold the 3 loads of laundry that are sitting in my extra room, and get dinner ready before Koichi comes home around 7:30. And I think I may even sneak out for a quick walk by myself after dinner just for a little me time...because taking care of myself needs to be a bigger priority!

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