Tuesday, August 16, 2011

In which I become narcissistic

Now that summer is almost over, I'm finally heading off on my first vacation (at least one that lasts longer than 2 days). I couldn't be more excited about the fact that I get to spend ten hours in a car with five noisy kids and one smelly dog. Why do we do such things? I must ask.

Oh, because I get to go here:



I look forward to this week all year. This is my "me" week. I get to go exercise my brain. Nourish my spirit. Have ice cream at The Creamery. Get blisters on my feet from trying to be fashionable as opposed to comfortable. (I said trying. That doesn't mean accomplished.) Silly me.

So it's a simple, no-brainer post this week. What do you do during your "me" time? How do you recharge your batteries?

And ... since I'm away from the office (aka the kitchen table), we're going to extend the window on this week's contest. The comment thread will be open all the way until Friday night. The winner will be announced Saturday. I know the suspense will kill you!

But don't get bored while I'm gone. Remember that there's an interview with me here, as well as a chance to win a paperback copy of Generations. 

Plus, I'm going to leave you with something so super-awesome that your computer might spontaneoulsy combust. This is seriously hot. So hurry and back up all your files before you scroll down.






Kay. You ready?








 I can't be held liable for any computers catching fire. So really, back up your files.









Finished?








You ready this time? Because here it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Set your heart on fire. Catalyst: Wilder Times. 

Coming next month.

10 comments:

Bakerfam said...

I am so excited to maybe see you guys! Yay.
"Me" time....not very often, usually consists of 5 or 10 minutes here and there, mostly potty time, that I get to pick up book or on occasional run. If I could have real me time, it would be Mountain time just enjoying the fresh breeze the cool crisp air and the renewing sounds of the nearby stream.

Alison said...

My me time is when I get to sit on my front porch with a good book and not be interrupted every 2 minutes. Ahhh wish it happened more often :)

alison.fees(at)gmail(dot)com

Nicole Jessop said...

My 'me time' is taking a bath or curling up with a book or driving with my music blaring

Livingstonslifeinmontana said...

Reading a book and eating candy with not a soul begging me for some. (which hasn't happened in a long time)

Amy said...

Same here. LOVE getting my hands on something to read. It's like water to my parched little soul! A nice, long soak in the bath will do it, too. Taking a leisurely nap. It all depends on how much "me" time there is! I could go on...

PaulaShawn said...

Nothing rejuvenates me like a good hard exercise session on my bike or in my hiking shoes, and the harder the better. Each time I overcome the worst hill I've ever seen (and it's the same one over and over again!) I see the power of "me" and it makes me feel really good and able to conquer all (even the stuff that moms get to do over and over again). Now you know why I'm so stingy with my me time!

A.D. Duling said...

I wanna win your book....way to go Lori!!! Do you remember me? Alishia Duling ---six kids....if not ask around, people can tell you:0) I have a book too! I am gonna go on your amazon site and like and tag your book (helps get you up the scale and noticed) appreciate if you could do the same
www. adduling.com will direct you, liking your facebook page too!
type Anna kippling and you will find mine

bigskyboys said...

Exercise and then a book. Everything seems more tolerable after a good hard workout and books provide that escape from reality that is sometimes a must to survive.

Lori Folkman said...

Paulashawn and bigskyboys ... thanks for making the rest of us feel like gluttons for wanting to SIT!

Alicia ... of course I remember you! Congats on your book.

This is my first ever comment sent from my phone. Darn u smart phone ... I'm having a hard time disconnecting!

Sally said...

I like to spend "me time" reading, napping (like that ever happens!), and if I'm really lucky, getting a massage.