Relax and be taken care of has become a common statement because of how it was used by the former big brother Naija housemate Mercy. The statement may be popular but the act itself of self-care is not so common especially in Nigeria.
Everybody is on the move trying to make money, eat and survive. What time would one get to relax and be taken care of?
For me I have become intentional about it, we will keep chasing the bag but if we break down or lose ourselves who will enjoy the money we are all struggling for.
The other day, I took my baby for a play date with his cousin and my sister in love(sister-in-law)was On the phone telling someone all about how she booked a spa session for the weekend but she wouldn't be around to take the session and there is a no refund policy in the Spa and she is looking for who to give the slot to as a gift.
So After the call, I told her I would gladly take the offer If she won't mind. she was worried about my baby and how I would take him with me for a spa session that why she never had me in mind for the slot. I told her not to worry as far it on a weekend I would talk to his father to maybe come with me and hold the baby while I relax or stay back home with him while I go out to be taken care of.
Somehow I was going for that spa treatment because I know I needed it.
I got the contact of the spa and told them I was coming for the spa session, I was told she paid for a full body massage but I was allowed to take any other service instead if I wanted and I took facials Instead.
At this point, I didn't know if my partner had other plans for the weekend all I cared about was the fact I needed some relaxation, and going to the spa was just the right thing I needed.
I called him and told him to cancel any plans for the weekend with so much confidence,He asked why and when I explained he was so supportive and even said I needed it.
His only plans were to watch football with his friend that Saturday but a few hours holding our son won't be bad.
Saturday was here and I was so excited about my appointment, made the meal for the baby, and was set to go when my partner at the last minute changed his mind and decided to come with me because it seems my baby was having a cranky day already.
I made it for my appointment on time, I couldn't wait for my facials to start, I haven't done my skincare routine in over a year I have forgotten how to, so this facial was much needed.
I Took a break just once while we waited for my mask to dry out to see how my partner and my baby were doing in the reception but seem they didn't need me so I went back to my relaxation mood. I enjoyed every bit of it, I even got a complimentary pedicure and manicure.
well deserved.
I slept off during my session, it was really relaxing,OMO it is a nice feeling to relax and be taken care of 🥳.
I woke up this morning and noticed how bright and glowing my face was looking, feeling all smooth and clear. I knew I needed to share the sweet gist with my friends on hive.
So that was the highlight of my weekend.
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