The REST is up to you

A stranger came up to me at the supermarket today and asked if i knew how to cook. I was a little surprised as i was busy looking at the rows of pre-packed meats and didn't even noticed he was next to me. I supposed he thought my silent conversations with pieces of inanimate bovines was because i didn't know how to cook and not what to cook. :P

He proceeded to tell me he's a chef and gave a few easy suggestions. Either i looked hesitant or tired out because he then told me "It's a nice day... go home... fix yourself a good meal... read a book... don't bother with the going out. My advice is Take care of your stomach and the rest will take care of itself". :D

I thanked him and as he walked away, he said, with a twinkle in his eye, "Men aren't reliable... so take care of yourself". Hahahahahahaha.... I never found out his name nor which restaurant he worked/owned. But that brief encounter certainly made my day.

I took his advice and stayed in. Made myself a good dinner, tidied up my room, watched a bit of TV and just... relaxed. After a challenging week of having to deal with other people's demands, it is a welcome change to have some peace. I declined invites to go out... not because i don't enjoy the company of my friends... what more when we hardly have time to catch up. But for this weekend, i chose to REST...and the best part, i don't feel guilty about my decision. :)