As Madonna noted many decades ago: “If we took a holiday
Took some time to celebrate
Just one day out of life
It would be, it would be so nice.” It sure would.

For the first time in three years, I took some days off. I did a staycation for my birthday. I desperately needed a holiday.

Besides my birthday, however, I love Easter, Christmas, and Halloween. I like sweets, food overall, and dressing up. I also love my baby’s birthday.

Going back to Madonna:

Everybody spread the word
We’re gonna have a celebration
All across the world
In every nation
It’s time for the good times
Forget about the bad times, oh yeah
One day to come together to release the pressure
We need a holiday

We could all use a holiday or two. Take those days. Self-care is ethical.