The Comfortable Girl

My friend Geoff is a sweet, caring, kind man. We were talking the other day about the simple things in life that a man can do to make the woman in his life feel special. As I was trying to think of the nicest thing that a man has done for me, he told me what he did for his ex-girlfriend. It wasn’t much, it only took him a half hour online, one phone call, and a starry night to accomplish, but the end result qualifies as a “Sweep Her Off Her Feet” moment in my book.

Geoff knew that his girlfriend loved astronomy and star gazing. For a special occasion he gave her a night she would never forget. The first thing he did was have a star named after her. Once he received the paperwork and it was official, he contacted a nearby observatory and found out that for a donation he could arrange a private viewing. The observatory finds the star of your choice and allows you to view it through the telescope. All he needed then was to wait for a clear starry night. And to take it one step further he brought with him champagne, two flukes, and a blanket. It was the perfect night.

This year is almost over, but for 2009, take a minute and think if there is anyone in your life that you want to make feel special. Think to yourself if you’ve ever truly been swept off your feet. Too often we are too wrapped up in our own lives, in our own wants, that we forget about the most important people around us. Often people buy gifts for their loved ones that are actually gifts for themselves in disguise. People generally plan an evening or a surprise for a loved one based on something that they themselves would like to participate in. Not often enough to people simply DO something for the sole purpose of making someone else happy. One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make the people around you happy. Be that person, be that loved one, everyone deserves to feel special.

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All women are different. Some woman have busy lives, some women have kids, some women have a jobs, some women like apples, some women are cat people… etc. Yes, we are different in many ways, HOWEVER, we all one thing in common: We all wear pajamas. (Well, okay, I know some of you don’t know wear pajamas at night, so if you are a nudist, or prefer the feeling of “being free” skip this entry and move down to the next.)

But for those of us who love the feeling of “getting cozy” in a great pair of pj’s, this entry is for you!

After researching all the different ‘PJ’ websites online, we have chosen one to share with you, that is a must see.

Pajamagram.com is a great place to buy a gift for someone you love, for a great friend, or even for yourself!

Be sure to take a look!

1. Called that friend you have been meaning to “catch up” with?
2. Gone out to the movies?
3. Baked cookies?
4. Gone shopping?
5. Spent time with your family?
6. Gone for a long walk?
7. Read a good book?
8. Took a day off from everything, work, school, life?
9. Told those you love how you feel about them?
10. Smiled? Laughed? Had fun?
11. Played a game?
12. Made time for a nap?

Whenever you are feeling a little down, just make a list of all of your favorite things. My list is listed above for an example. Whenever I feel sad or need a pick up, I grab my list and choose something that would make me happy. My idea of a great night would be renting a movie, curling up in a blanket on my couch, and relaxing. What would your list look like?

When is the last time you actually spent an entire evening pampering yourself? This weekend, The Comfortable Girl suggests that you pick a night, rent yourself a movie, order in chinese (or a pizza), and relax. It’s time you started scheduling yourself some “me” time.

Start by choosing the night that is most convient for you, and make sure you have handled the kids, the husband/bf, or any other “disturbances” that could disrupt you from total relaxation.

The next step is going out for some supplies. The Comfortable Girl suggests you make your first stop at the video store, and rent the movie: that you have never had the time to watch, but always wanted too. We also recommend that you venture onto the Bath and Body Works website and look at the new products they have to offer.

The other stops are up to you. If you love to read, stop off at a bookstore and pick up that novel you have had your eye on, or if you are need of a new CD, now is the time to splurge. After all, this is ALL in the name of therapy, right? You last and final stop should be a store that sells your favorite junk foods. This is night to throw away the diet books and enjoy “having the munchies”.

Bathtime Bliss

When you finally set aside time for a bath, be sure to make the most of it. Gather all your
goodies � an Aromatherapy candle, matches, a quiet CD and CD player, your fluffiest towels, and most importantly, a �do not disturb� sign. Give yourself a few minutes to set up your sanctuary, then indulge in one of our bathtime rituals.

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