NO THANKS.
Yes, that’s my realistic answer to this second prompt from Crazy Hip Blog Mamas. I really don’t want to have an ENTIRE weekend to myself even if I’m presented with the golden opportunity. REALLY.
Am I crazy? I probably am. 
Sure, I’ll like to have some time to myself. In fact I do that all the time. Times when I’m blogging. Times when I’m reading. Times when I’m doodling. Or times when I’m practicing my yoga. Sometimes I take an afternoon off when I’m not working to visit the library, do some shopping, meet friends for tea, or have a haircut. A few hours of ME time, I call it. And I’m happy with those few hours, taken frequently. Give me a full weekend to indulge myself and I’ll start to feel guilty. Extremely so. I’ll probably even feel lonely. And I’ll definitely miss my husband and my son terribly. So I’m happy to just have a few hours to myself. Occasionally. Not an entire weekend. That’ll be just an overkill for me.
I would like however, for a weekend where the entire family can be lost in time at somewhere rustic. I can spend some hours doing my nails or indulge in a nice massage. Join a half-day mini yoga retreat while my husband can play some golf. My boy can have fun in the pool with the maid within my eyeshot. While I will be reading and sipping on some cocktail by the poolside. My husband and I can even find some time to have a nice Japanese dinner together and take our time about it.
Yeah, that would be the type of weekend I’ll like to indulge in. Be with the family yet have sufficient ME time!
Okay, if you want to insist, then there’s only one thing I would do if I really really have to have a weekend all to myself. Away from my husband. Away from my son. Something which will make me uber happy and yet won’t make me feel guilty.
Fly to Japan to see Takuya Kimura in person or catch a SMAP concert. Heehee. Just for once in my lifetime!
Sesame you sure you married the right guy? I think KimuTaku is still single … =)
Comment by Loong — Sat, 8 Apr 2006 @ 5:48 pm
I like the Takuya part.. SS..!
Yup.. i’m the same way too..! i doubt i can live the whole weekend.. without Papa BoK.. and my brat..
We must be the crazy ones.. eh..??
Comment by Mama BoK — Sat, 8 Apr 2006 @ 9:24 pm
The only time I spent the weekend alone from Hubs and Ophelia was when I was hospitalised. It’s not like I had a choice
Comment by the diva — Sat, 8 Apr 2006 @ 10:02 pm
I could think of so many things I’d do if I had a weekend to myself. And trust me, I’d take it! I love my family, but maybe it’s just that I’m on the cusp of losing my freedom again (new baby lah) that makes me want that 48 hours of my own….
Comment by Hsin — Sat, 8 Apr 2006 @ 11:17 pm
I’m not sure if I would take it too. I haven’t done it before, not even for a full day. If I can just take a few hours off, to do some quiet shopping, I’ll be satisfied. But I find myself calling back to check on the kids during those few hours…. aiya…. Maybe it’s me having separation anxiety and not them.. haha.
Comment by Ange — Sun, 9 Apr 2006 @ 12:45 am
Now I probably got too much ‘Me’ time on hand that I crave for hubby’s company!
This reminds me of my working days when I would take a half day off just to go for dental and do my hair to the puzzled looks of my boss who can never understand why would anyone need to take time off for such things. I don’t like to rush like everyone else on a wkend to run such personal ‘errands’.
Comment by domestic rat — Sun, 9 Apr 2006 @ 12:49 am
BTW, you got yourself a Che Che bag?
Comment by domestic rat — Sun, 9 Apr 2006 @ 12:49 am
*kicks Loong* Takuya is married with 2 kids lah! An idol is different from a husband. I rather admire him from afar. Don’t think I can learn fluent Japanese at my age too.
Hsin: I can understand how you feel. It’s definitely a healthy thought. Maybe I’ll feel the same if I have another kid. Not too sure.
DR: What is Che Che? I was looking for a trendy weekend bag and got this from Carlo Rino at the airport some time back.
*shakes hands with MB, Diva and Ange* We really don’t know what’s good for ourselves huh?
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I feel very out of the loop not knowing who that is… BUT I assume it/he/she must be rockin’ if that would make you hang out alone.
I can’t even really fathom having a whole weekend to myself - but I have a few coming up (work trip - and I’m a SAHM - so it’s a BIG deal) and blogher…
Comment by Kristen — Sun, 9 Apr 2006 @ 10:16 am
I’d miss my family too. Having a weekend to myself is a wonderful fantasy, but deep down I know I’d miss them terribly and would be lost without them.
Comment by Undercover Angel — Sun, 9 Apr 2006 @ 11:43 am
I’m totally with you on this. I think many frequent outings would be better than one long weekend away.
Comment by Mama Mia — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 @ 12:25 am
Oh I’d take the weekend were it offered allright! Hell yeah. But I would prefer a weekend like the one you mentioned. Especially if there were childcare involved, so that I could have some much needed alone time with my hub.
Comment by Andie D. — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 @ 4:30 am
I don’t know who Takuya is either, but since it’s your fantasy weekend, at least insist on flying first class. Good for you for your state of contentment, something I struggle with from time to time.
Comment by Antique Mommy — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 @ 8:40 am
Hmm..i can’t imagine spending the entire weekend without hubby and damien too! We’re the same - loving wife and mummy mah..hehe..;p
Comment by Eileen — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 @ 10:01 am
I’ll feel the same way as you too..
But if I’m on a business trip over the weekend, I’ll try to enjoy it to the fullest..
Comment by zara's mama — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 @ 10:03 am
I too would like a couple of hours free from kids and hubby but the whole weekend, i think i will go deaf from all the silence ringing in my ears….kekekeke
Comment by Jan (My lovely Rays) — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 @ 11:51 am
You did better than I did, because I couldn’t even imagine what I’d do away from the fam…I’d be too busy having panic attacks and wondering what they were doing! LOL
Great post!
Comment by Emily — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 @ 1:06 am
I’ve been away from the family for conferences, missed them. But I have THREE very active little boys, two with special needs that require extra attention. This caretaker needs some taking care of, R and R. Even my hubby gets that in the military. I feel a little guilty when away from the family, miss them, but enjoy my time, too.
Comment by Karin — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 @ 7:13 am
How nice that your not aching for some freedom!!!! I too get frequent breaks, but boy could I use a weekend! Perhaps its the rather aggressive baby making schedule I’ve chosen!
Best,
K
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