• Weekend Challenge Review•
We flipped the script with the past weekend challenge. Instead of having a challenge where togetherness was the focal point, we split up to do our own things. The question I wanted to answer for myself was, “Does absence really make the heart grow fonder?” The best way to answer the question may be a prolonged absence but I have neither a reason or a desire to away from wifey. However, reasons do exist to purposefully split up to accomplish tasks and maintain each person’s individuality. Trust me, I’m thankful for all of our differences!
The way I spent my day flying solo started by working on one of my projects that needs to get done ASAP. As a medical student (I start my 2nd year today!) I am working on a research paper titled, “Assessing Vitamin D Levels in Biliopancreatic Diversion Patients: A Retrospective Study.” If it sounds as exciting to you as it does to me let me know and I’ll email the finished version! At times I feel conflicted about putting extra work into my projects when I could be spending quality time with Brittany. This weekend challenge alleviated those conflicted feelings and for that I was grateful.
After running a few errands, the next part of my day was participating in a charity golf event. I didn’t play (my slice is so bad I aim at least 45 degrees to the left), but I helped out. I was able to catch up with some guys from back home and basketball days where the first phrase often said was, “It’s been a while - what’s been going on?” I had a great time at the golf event, but as the night wrapped up I began to realize that my day was just getting started. I was going home to see my wife! What I learned from this Weekend Challenge is that a day apart didn’t make my heart grow fonder but it did make the last part of the day the best part of the day.
I made many love connections this weekend. Flying on a solo mission allowed me to become one with a beautiful pair of boots, cozy up with cardigans, and pick out an fantastic fall jacket. After all of my shopping I refreshed myself with a Berry Lemon Lively from Orange Julius. Simply my Weekend Challenge went great. Can I really call this on a challenge?? Technically yes. I did these things alone but I did text my husband once or twice.
I did do more than shop. What fun is solo time if it doesn’t include time with the ladies? I had a blast spending time with my grandma, mom, aunt, and cousin. I was so happy my aunt from Baltimore came to visit Omaha. I hadn’t seen her in about a year. The ladies and I had a fun and memorable time together. New inside jokes were created and I realized why I truly love them so much.
Lastly, what good is alone time if it doesn’t include pampering? I had a relaxing evening in my home spa (our bathroom). I gave myself a hot pink pedicure and listened to the Naturescape station on Pandora. In marriage two do become one. However, taking time to be an individual is a necessary balance.
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