Because you deserve it.
There was a message posted on our Open University forum today from one of our tutors saying, ‘there is a blue sky today, we don’t know when the next one will come along so make sure you take time out of your studies to enjoy it’. How nice is that, permission from your tutor to bunk off.
He is right of course. How many things do we not do/enjoy because we think there is always another day and we don’t have time to stop and enjoy the whatever? How many things do we keep because they are special and we save them for a special day? So what is a special day and how do you know when it has arrived? What happens if it scoots on by and we don’t realise until afterwards how special it was?
I’ve long since stopped waiting for special days. I no longer leave much-loved pieces of clothing hanging in my wardrobe waiting for special occasions to come along. My jewellery gets worn rather than lying in a box waiting for an invitation. Hell, sometimes I even put my Chanel red lipstick on in the morning when the only thing I’m planning on doing for the next couple of hours is wearing my pyjamas and reading newspapers.
So get out the good wine glasses, put on your bling, dab that expensive perfume you’ve been keeping for a special occasion behind your ears. Whatever it is you’ve been saving because it’s special remember it’s special because it’s there to be enjoyed – by you.
I might be having a night in watching the TV tonight, but damn am I going to look good when I'm doing it!
I’m off now to enjoy the blue sky. Now where’s my tiara and my Chanel lipstick. 
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It’s so funny that you wrote this post just now because I was just looking on the internet for a new cutlery set, because I often find that I don’t have enough cutlery when we have guests over. Whilst searching I remembered that I have a beautiful 108-piece cutlery set that we received as a wedding present, which we have used twice in the last six years! I was in the process of an internal battle – should I get out my fancy cutlery and use it every day, or should I keep it in the box, which has about a centimetre of dust gathered on top, just for special occasions – when an email arrived in my inbox alerting me to your new blog post. Talk about timing! I’m going to go right now and get the dusty box down (I might need to wear a face mask!) and have fancy dinners every night from now on! Thank you!
Way to go Steph. Wow are we in tune or what! It tickles me to think of you eating beans and toast with your fancy cutlery
I just couldn’t agree more, after all life is too short. Enjoy your ‘meal deal’ xx
Thank you – I might even keep my tiara on
Your tutor was soooo right. When SO was studying I made him take the occasional day off. Just a perfect way to take the stress of for a little while.
As for special occasions: Years back I went over to visit a friend and as I got out of my car she walked out of the house and she said, “I think we are celebrating that your birthday is only 6 months away, my treat”. I was stunned and loved every second of this “special occasion”
It is important to take the stress off, especially when the sky is blue. Sounds like you’re friend had the right idea.
Carpe Diem! Good for you Jacqueline – Brava!
Absolutely Phil. If you’re given a day seize it
You go for it girl ,as they say lifes to short and this aint a trial run.
Absolutely Billy, nobody promised you a tomorrow, as a pal once said to me.
I’ve just treated myself to a lie in. Brilliant to give oneself a day off!
I love your attitude, Jacqueline. And you’re absolutely right. What are we waiting for?
Yes indeed, every day can be a special day!
Pants over your finest tights and flick that bejewelled cape Jacqueline – great post and you’re absolutely right – Jane x
Thanks Jane