I don’t always do a very good job of taking care of myself. Of taking time off, indulging myself in little things. Partly it is money. I have always hated spending what little we have on myself, but partly it is time too. With school, work, and several projects always going I rarely find the time to take off. This weekend though I forced myself to take just a little time for myself so I could get a badly needed hair cut/trim. It has been probably almost a year since I had had my haircut. Since I don’t blow dry my hair and I use organic shampoo and conditioner it is pretty healthy but still after a year it was time. Aveda has always been my top choice for a salon because of their quality products. So I headed south down the freeway to my favorite little hole in the wall Aveda Salon for a haircut. Afterwards I indulged in a few badly needed products, some lipstick, mascara, and a little tinted moisturizer. It brought a smile to my face, and a bit of lift in my step so I think it was worth it. Sometimes you have to take a moment for yourself, whether it is a short walk, a quick movie, a sing-a-long with your favorite musical artist or something else, I believe its important. As an artist you have to recharge. Taking time for yourself to get pampered is part of recharging your creative energy.