I am fortunate to get a 6 hour block of respite time every week, but I have fallen into a habit of spending my time driving 45 minutes to the nearest city to shopping for groceries and drugstore supplies for mom, then indulging in a fast food lunch before driving home again. I can't meet with friends since this is during time when they are all at work. What can I do to fill this time when I am usually alone?
Also, if you have access to a gym in your area, I'd look for one that has a lounge. That makes it nice to curl up on the couch after a work out and watch some tv, read or just take a nap. Some also have a smoothie bar on premises, Yoga classes, etc. It can provide a place of your own so to speak that you can hang out, without being on call. You can make friends there as well.
I like the sound of Katiekate's days off, it must feel satisfying to actually accomplish something!
I go work on the RV. It's been too cold to really get much done...but I have it gutted finally! The rebuild starts this week! Meanwhile, I actually pour through the RV parts catalog like it was a wish book!
Well...it's keeping me sane, what can I say.
I slept, mainly.
Wouldn't you be able to meet a friend even for lunch, or coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Panera was my favorite!