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Taking a responsibility break is absolutely essential to leading a fulfilling life. I realized how important it was and decided that I had to do it; and quickly so that I could recharge and be able to handle the responsibility my life has for me. It's not a bad thing to take your me time.

Like Heather Headley sang, I need some me time, not some you or some us but a little bit of she time. I was having a moment in my life where I felt like everyone is pulling on me. Somebody always wants something from me, which is fine but I am unable to give anything if I don't have anything left to give. Once I came to this realization, I knew this is what I have to do for me before I have some sort of mental breakdown.

So I left everyone and my responsibility behind for the day. I checked into a hotel and just ate sushi, read magazines and watched television. I didn't answer any calls, do any homework, or even do any grooming for the day. I took a total me day. Okay in all fairness, it wasn't a day more like 12 hours or so but it did me a world of good. It recharged my energy and gave me the strength to jump feet first into today without missing a beat.

The thing I realized is that no one died or fell apart because I was not around to fulfill whatever their requests. That is another weight off of my shoulders so now I can be comfortable with knowing that when I do this in the future, I can do it for a little bit longer, maybe a full 24 hours next time. But until then I have to join my life again--already in progress!

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