"Time is a gift, given to you, given to give you the time you need, the time you need to have the time of your life." ~Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

Today is GIRL TIME. My boys are scouring the shelves of a marvelous Manhattan haunt they visit annually to stock up on jazz and rock CDs and old movies for me. So I declared today GIRL TIME. I'll use this time to write my blog, catch up on emails, work on writing assignments and catch up with girlfriends.

My girlfriends live in different parts of the country, and we try to chat whenever possible. Sometimes when I'm alone at home, I love making myself a cup of tea, lying on the couch with a blanket draped over me, and dialing up my friends. It always seems to conjure up memories of my old pal, the pink Princess phone I had as a teenager. Visualize Gidget on the phone in the privacy of her bedroom, squealing to her friends about how she loves Moondoggy. The only difference is that nowadays, our conversations revolve around how our children are faring in college and whether we'd read the latest AARP article on exercise.

"Time doesn't take away from friendship, nor does separation." ~Tennessee Williams

GIRL TIME is important to me. I feel invigorated when I finish my writing assignments and proud of my writing. I feel rejuvenated after speaking with my girlfriends, knowing the unbreakable bond we're committed to has continued after 43 years. Working and socializing is what makes me tick; it is what matters to me. 

I am blessed.

What makes you feel utterly satisfied after a day by yourself? Working? Socializing? Exercising? Volunteering? I'd love to hear your story and learn from you.

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