My new life plan involves treats. I've decided the idea of delayed gratification is outdated and the concept of treats needs redefining. Treats should no longer be what you allow yourself when you've done something really boring, had a really shit day or really really deserve it because you woke up that man on the bus because it was the end of the route. Treats should be for whenever, and as often as possible. In short, you should drink champagne whilst watching Hollyoaks.
My new lifeplan incorporates three treats into every day, just because it's nice to do nice things and have nice things, and it breaks up the day. (This plan has actually had an unforeseen repercussion - if you fill up your life with treats, you don't actually leave any time for making the money that pays for the treats. So yes, the plan needs tweaking. But the theory behind it stays the same).
Treats can include:
- Deciding at 8 you want to go to the cinema, getting better (and cheaper) Galaxy from the shop, running to the cinema, where they serve wine, naturally, and tucking yourself into a corner at the back.
- Walking past the massage place on the way to Sainsburys and sacking off shopping for 30 mins of extreme wonderfulness.
- People. Seeing all the people you want, for lunch, for drinks, for dancing, for whatever. And it doesn't matter if it's out of your way, or it's not sensible, or you saw them yesterday. If you like them, you can see them.
- Nail varnish. What's that theory about lipstick sales booming during a recession because it's a little treat people can afford? Yeah, that.
- Sleep. Sleep during the night is essential. Sleep in the middle of the afternoon, on top of the covers, with the sun warming your legs - that's a treat.
- Books. Particularly books with completely beautiful cover art to celebrate Faber's 80th birthday.
- These are not all the treats. There will be more treats. There will also be serious bank account issues. But first: treats.
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