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MeganS · 11-19-2005, 10:20 PM

What do you like to do whenever you're stressed out and you just want to relax? what could you do for hours and never get bored?
I could sit by a stream or spring in the middle of the woods forever and never ever get bored. I find water in nature to be one of the most relaxing things in the world. Actually, i find just being in the woods, maybe on a hike, relaxing. I also love riding horses. I feel like i'm flying and i could do it for hours and hours. Its like I feel a connection with the horse that just gives me a whole new outlook on everything.

So what do you like to do when you need to relax?

Shanatink · 11-19-2005, 10:26 PM

Honestly I get on YT to relax and get away from stuff

I also like margaritas but I do not want to influence you Megan. You are not old enough yet

chloeandj · 11-19-2005, 10:35 PM

I like to go window shopping by myself or with my mom, especially if I have had enough of the kids, the house, the husband and the dogs.

orinskye · 11-19-2005, 10:41 PM

medication......lol....... oh wait, youre too young for that too megan
actually i dont have time to relax, i am constantly go go going what with work and school full time and studying ect... if anything i paint or read but i dont get to do those things very often (example: i think that i ahve painted ONCE this month and read nothing but school books since the term started in september)
Come to think of it, no wonder i get so many migrains lately.... oh well, it is camping for me next week (unfortunatly at least three school books are going with me

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simonandhallie · 11-20-2005, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

Honestly I get on YT to relax and get away from stuff

I also like margaritas but I do not want to influence you Megan. You are not old enough yet

I was thinking the same thing Shana! But since this is Megan's thread I'll be on good behavior

Megan, I like to write to relax! It was a dream of mine to publish a book by the time I was 30 but don't think I'm gonna make that deadline

I have started about 30 novels and can't seem to finish one but it sure relaxes me to just sit a write (not on the computer either) the old fashioned way with a pencil and a notebook! Who knows, maybe one day I'll be a famous author and thank all my YT friends

Patti · 11-20-2005, 08:36 AM

I love to read with my puppy curled up next to me (doesn't happen to often). Or go shopping!

mylittletigger · 11-20-2005, 08:58 AM

I like to take long hot bubble baths with lit candles lining the edges of the bath tub in Peppermint scented bubbles, or Oatmeal and brown sugar. I'm weird I find the smell of Peppermint very relaxing and it's supposed to be a stimuant. I like cuddling with Tigger (He's such a cuddle bunny, Has been since day one. I hope that doesn't change. He's just been neutered) Going for walks, and I could never get bored watching Tigger sleep or play.

chewysmom · 11-20-2005, 09:08 AM

I do what Jodi does...I go window shopping. That's really fun to me and keeps me busy for a few hours. When I am really stressed, I go to the tennis courts by the river near our house and play. Knocking those balls back and forth is a real stress buster. The only problem is that if Big Daddy is the one I am mad at, I have no partner

My best relaxer that I have been doing for years is once a week I go to a restaurant called Republic in Union Square and sit down with a book or whatever I need to do and have my lunch of veggie wontons and spicy chicken Thai curry. I go by myself and forget the phone, the kid, friends, hubby...I just sit and relax and eat my meal. I've been doing it for sooooo long that everyone knows me. One time a waiter just put the food in front of me without even taking my order! For me relaxing is sometimes just sitting with yourself.

StewiesMom · 11-20-2005, 02:02 PM

I write fiction & poetry. I talk to people I care about. I sit and rub Stewie's tummy. I have a glass of red wine.

Candace_Chang · 11-20-2005, 02:17 PM

I love it when it's cold outside and I go jogging......I love it when I can hear my heart pumping and my breath..breathing hard...it helps me think things clearer and think "out of the box"...

sylvan · 11-20-2005, 02:20 PM

I read Meggies posts on YT...
I also have waaaay too many hobbies for one person so I just pick the closest when I need a break. Dogs, reading, painting, movies,riding,food...
And you're right about the water thing Megan, That little pond in my backyard was the first thing I did when I moved in....and it was NOT on the priority list of 'things to do' but I needed to hear the water to be able to deal with the rest of it.

Sherry Lynn · 11-20-2005, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Candace_Chang

I love it when it's cold outside and I go jogging......I love it when I can hear my heart pumping and my breath..breathing hard...it helps me think things clearer and think "out of the box"...

LOL! I know Texas is big, but I don't really think of cold when I think of Texas!! Come up here and visit me this winter! By the time your through jogging, you will be feeling SO good!

The sound of water is also really relaxing to me. I have a fish tank and I like to keep the water an inch or so below level so that the sound of the water trickling can be heard throughout the house.

Listening to the ocean is so relaxing to me! I often wonder if I could survive if I didn't live near the ocean...

txshopper73 · 11-20-2005, 06:06 PM

After a 6 pack, I guess it would be to take a LONG hot shower!

Sherry Lynn · 11-20-2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

After a 6 pack, I guess it would be to take a LONG hot shower!

Hey, it's Thanksgiving! You should be drinking Wild Turkey!!

crystalsmom · 11-20-2005, 06:38 PM

I love getting in my pj's and reading, listening to music, long walks with Crystal, but
if I had to pick the one thing that relaxs me the most it would be driving. If the gas
weren't so expensive I could drive for hours and enjoy the scenery or just drive. When
we used to go to downtown Cleveland to the football games, I would want to drive
in all that traffic and my husband hated it. I also love a good storm at night with
lots of rain to lull you to sleep. Good thread Megan.

11-19-2005, 10:20 PM	#1
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	What helps you relax? What do you like to do whenever you're stressed out and you just want to relax? what could you do for hours and never get bored? I could sit by a stream or spring in the middle of the woods forever and never ever get bored. I find water in nature to be one of the most relaxing things in the world. Actually, i find just being in the woods, maybe on a hike, relaxing. I also love riding horses. I feel like i'm flying and i could do it for hours and hours. Its like I feel a connection with the horse that just gives me a whole new outlook on everything. So what do you like to do when you need to relax? __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

11-19-2005, 10:26 PM	#2
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Honestly I get on YT to relax and get away from stuff I also like margaritas but I do not want to influence you Megan. You are not old enough yet __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

11-20-2005, 02:02 PM	#9
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I write fiction & poetry. I talk to people I care about. I sit and rub Stewie's tummy. I have a glass of red wine. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

11-20-2005, 02:17 PM	#10
Candace_Chang Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 187	I go for a jog I love it when it's cold outside and I go jogging......I love it when I can hear my heart pumping and my breath..breathing hard...it helps me think things clearer and think "out of the box"...

11-20-2005, 06:06 PM	#13
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	After a 6 pack, I guess it would be to take a LONG hot shower! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

11-19-2005, 10:35 PM	#3
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I like to go window shopping by myself or with my mom, especially if I have had enough of the kids, the house, the husband and the dogs.

11-19-2005, 10:41 PM	#4
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	medication......lol....... oh wait, youre too young for that too megan actually i dont have time to relax, i am constantly go go going what with work and school full time and studying ect... if anything i paint or read but i dont get to do those things very often (example: i think that i ahve painted ONCE this month and read nothing but school books since the term started in september) Come to think of it, no wonder i get so many migrains lately.... oh well, it is camping for me next week (unfortunatly at least three school books are going with me )

11-20-2005, 08:36 AM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I love to read with my puppy curled up next to me (doesn't happen to often). Or go shopping!

11-20-2005, 08:58 AM	#7
mylittletigger YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,216	I like to take long hot bubble baths with lit candles lining the edges of the bath tub in Peppermint scented bubbles, or Oatmeal and brown sugar. I'm weird I find the smell of Peppermint very relaxing and it's supposed to be a stimuant. I like cuddling with Tigger (He's such a cuddle bunny, Has been since day one. I hope that doesn't change. He's just been neutered) Going for walks, and I could never get bored watching Tigger sleep or play.

11-20-2005, 09:08 AM	#8
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	I do what Jodi does...I go window shopping. That's really fun to me and keeps me busy for a few hours. When I am really stressed, I go to the tennis courts by the river near our house and play. Knocking those balls back and forth is a real stress buster. The only problem is that if Big Daddy is the one I am mad at, I have no partner My best relaxer that I have been doing for years is once a week I go to a restaurant called Republic in Union Square and sit down with a book or whatever I need to do and have my lunch of veggie wontons and spicy chicken Thai curry. I go by myself and forget the phone, the kid, friends, hubby...I just sit and relax and eat my meal. I've been doing it for sooooo long that everyone knows me. One time a waiter just put the food in front of me without even taking my order! For me relaxing is sometimes just sitting with yourself.

11-20-2005, 02:20 PM	#11
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	I read Meggies posts on YT... I also have waaaay too many hobbies for one person so I just pick the closest when I need a break. Dogs, reading, painting, movies,riding,food... And you're right about the water thing Megan, That little pond in my backyard was the first thing I did when I moved in....and it was NOT on the priority list of 'things to do' but I needed to hear the water to be able to deal with the rest of it.

11-20-2005, 06:38 PM	#15
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	I love getting in my pj's and reading, listening to music, long walks with Crystal, but if I had to pick the one thing that relaxs me the most it would be driving. If the gas weren't so expensive I could drive for hours and enjoy the scenery or just drive. When we used to go to downtown Cleveland to the football games, I would want to drive in all that traffic and my husband hated it. I also love a good storm at night with lots of rain to lull you to sleep. Good thread Megan. __________________