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took myself for a little fall shopping- lovely fall weather- browsing at my own leisure, and new boots! score!

I bought some Amy Butler fabric to spruce up my living room. That means I get to sew for me too.

I'm taking your Yesterday and Today class--a treat just for me! It also requires me to learn Photoshop--just for me! Thanks.

I went on a scrapbookweekend with friends!! It was sooooo much fun.

I bought a scented candle for my night table. I light it every night so things smell nice while I read for 2 hours.

Now that my kids are all grown and moved out of the house - I am starting to think more about my needs or wants. I have changed my diet and exercise routine so I can become healthier, started to take classes in scrapbooking and photography and on Sundays I unplug so I can rest, relax and read more. Trying to find a balance and enjoy life more. Thanks

I have taken the time to actually paint my nails :) i love, love, love Lettergirl! thanks for the chance to win!

Something for myself-I guess the most recent thing was quitting my job! I was very unhappy and things were going badly and even though I felt a little guilty, I knew I needed to get out of there. So I did. And, I feel so much better and so much happier!

I don't normally do stuff "just" for me even though I know I really need to, but last night I came home from work and made it a point to put on my sweats and do NOTHING! I didn't even answer the phone, let alone pick up or anything else. I even told my husband he was on his own for finding his own dinner. :)

the one thing i have done for myself lately... is i bought myself a canon 50d body. i had canon's rebel xt for 5 years and it was time for me to upgrade. i am so loving the camera and your yesterday & today class. thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

I went on a scrapbooking retreating with a group of friends for a weekend. It was a great way to catch up on my scrapbooking while taking a break away from my lovely family and rejuvenating.

I have worked out everyday this week!!!! Which is a record for me ;o) trying to get into a routine.

I bought myself a new 26" TV for my bedroom.

I collaged a canvas with a personal mantra. I am very proud of it. It is not perfect and I am okay with that.

i bought myself a bracelet and earrings from the vintage pearl :)

I recently splurged and bought myself some new clothes...something a rarely do...it felt great!

I fell in love with a capelet at a yarn shop and splurged to buy the yarn and pattern to knit it for myself.

hmmm just for me?? well that must be the scrappystuff I ordered some weeks ago..

I started watching the show Glee. It's cheesy, and kind of ridiculous, but I love it!

Had a craft day!

Stopped into stores to look at scarves on my way to the subway after work! No luck but it was fun to browse.

i indulge in all of my fun blogs in my google reader every day! :

As a card maker I never get to keep what I create, so what I've done for myself lately is to start scrapbooking a christmas calender - one 12x12 layout for each day. And I'm hooked! ;)

I went with my sister for makeup lessons & learned to do a "smokey eye." I don't really wear makeup, so this was a real learning experience!

In December, I ran a marathon and it felt like one of the most amazing accomplishments of my life. But in January, I fell into an "everything else comes first" rut and I've been there ever since. So, this morning, I ran, and it felt great! Thanks for all the inspiration... and thank you for the amazing blog entry this week about Simon's comments about school. I really empathized.