Initially, a fun time for me would include reading a new book, prepping a new recipe, seeing a movie, or simply sleeping in. But I have changed so much lately that I am loving the new me.
Recently, I take up the "all work and no play" demeanor seriously, this way, I wouldn't be left out of the outside world. When I talk about the outside world, I am talking about at least stepping out of my room for a bit of sunlight or visiting my friends.
The reason is that I could stay in the door from Sunday to Sunday and I wouldn't budge. I am someone who loves her own company a lot. And sometimes there is this guilty feeling that creeps in, always trying to make me feel as though I am living a selfish life.
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I don't know if it's selfish living but for this reason, I had tried to adjust a bit and accommodate other people. Thus, once it's the weekend, I deliberately clear work off my desk, and fill in the blank spaces with people.
I either invite a friend over, meet up with one and have a walk around our vicinity, or take a bike to visit a different friend. I had started this last month after I couldn't set my eyes on any of my friends for a certain week.
I had no idea it made my friend happy that I spent the entire Sunday with her. Helping her cook this and that. Gisting and trying to catch up with her. Seeing a movie, in between joking around with her neighbors. Last night, a message popped up asking if I'll come around today again.
I smiled but I had planned to stay in and try drafting contents for this week, so, I guilt-fully typed, the "no, I won't be available, I am sorry" reply. But that girl did the most surprising thing this morning. While I was working on one of those drafts, she called and asked if I was home, and I responded positively. A few minutes later, I saw her make a grand entry with a beautiful outfit I couldn't help but admire ... Hahaha
I laughed hard because she knew my weak points. She is aware she wouldn't be able to convince me to visit her over the phone or via SMS. As I have learned to thwart her efforts these days as compared to those days she always won. So, she came in person. With the juicy talk, that, "if the mountain can't go to Mohamed, then Mohamed should go to the mountain".
That's how I tidied my apartment, hit the bathroom, and gladly dashed out with her to the market. The rest of the day had been spent talking back and forth about how our week went, preparing food, and eating to our fill. Once we were full, none of us knew when the other person slept off in different positions... Hahaha... Until we woke up late in the evening.
It turned out we both needed that sleep, but we kept pushing it forward until we couldn't resist it anymore. It was fun. You have to believe me, she is fun to be with, and it was nice to spend time with her.
Initially, I always felt she wouldn't understand how busy I am on the weekdays, but she is so understanding that I feel I don't deserve her at all.
When I read 
There is nothing like enjoying time with friends outdoors on a beautiful spring evening.Amazing weather, incredible weekend - Actifit: May 14 2022
This is because he is right, nothing beats this beautiful feeling of having special moments with friends. The memories often do not leave us. We will always catch ourselves smiling at everything that happened, when we reflect on the events, years after they had taken place. We are stuck with the memories forever, and if it's beautiful memories, then, we should consider ourselves lucky, in my opinion.
ps: All photos that are not mine have been sourced.