I'm a high-strung kinda person and I never really relax, I'm always worrying about something.  ;D

I would love to hear how you unwind.  Do you have a hobby that helps you?  Meditation?  Prayer?  A cocktail or two?   


When I get a chance I like to soak in a hot bath with a book, that usually helps me relax.  When the kiddos go to sleep I like to read in bed. 

Reading, watching tv and knitting.  Not all at the same time!

Listening to classical music soothes this savage beast.  If I read before I go to bed, it relaxes me & makes me sleepy, I know I'm relaxed when I drop my book.

I never really relax, either.....it seems there's always SOMETHING to do :-\\

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Bubble baths :)

watching a good show.

Black. F***ing. Metal.

I watch the Home Shopping Network or QVC.  I swear, it just puts me into some kind of trance.  I totally veg out.  It's weird, but it works.

Never really thought of that, usually I'm doing one thing or another.

Watch movies (the cheesier, the better)

Read Martha Stewart magazines . . . yes, I know it's weird.

Reading, watching tv and knitting.  Not all at the same time!


I would love to learn how to knit.  What do you usually make?

I go thrift shopping or antique shopping....everytime I am there (by myself, mind you)...I am totally relaxed and in a great mood.

chatting on my messageboards.

Listening to classical music soothes this savage beast.  If I read before I go to bed, it relaxes me & makes me sleepy, I know I'm relaxed when I drop my book.


I love to read before I got to bed.  I used to have a book light, which made it easier to read in bed and not disturb my husband.

The only problem I have with reading is if the book is really good I can't put it down, no matter how tired I am and if I get to a certain point in a book I have to read it to the end.  I've been up to 2 in the morning just trying to finish a book. 

Sometimes I sit in my car.  I find it easier to read sitting in the car.  Sometimes I just stand out on the lawn and stare.

Depends on what kind of relaxing you mean.

if its to calm down after an argument:
listening to music (usually from the 80s), going for a long walk, going to a neighbors and have a smoke and coffee.

to relax enough to sleep:
a hot bath, read a good book,

relax enough to sooth tension: exercise-either biking, walking or swimming.

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Bubble baths :)


I love bubble baths!  Very relaxing especially if you have some good smelling bath stuff.  


I watch the Home Shopping Network or QVC.  I swear, it just puts me into some kind of trance.  I totally veg out.  It's weird, but it works.


I don't get to watch them much anymore.  I used to watch QVC all the time.  Do you ever buy anything?  


I go thrift shopping or antique shopping....everytime I am there (by myself, mind you)...I am totally relaxed and in a great mood.


I love looking at antiques, don't buy much because I'm afraid I'm going to get scammed.

I usually go to the Highland Festival in Abingdon Va., they have three huge tents of antiques.  I could spend hours looking at the stuff.


Sometimes I sit in my car.  I find it easier to read sitting in the car.  Sometimes I just stand out on the lawn and stare.


I like to sit in my yard and stare at the trees and sky.  

I don't get to watch them much anymore.  I used to watch QVC all the time.  Do you ever buy anything?  



I bought some candles at Christmas time and some produce bags - they keep your produce fresh for like a month.  I usually just like to see what they have though.  I especially like to watch the jewelry collections.

I like to take baths too, but I use bath salts instead of bubbles.  They soothe your muscles and make your skin soft.

I bought some candles at Christmas time and some produce bags - they keep your produce fresh for like a month.  I usually just like to see what they have though.  I especially like to watch the jewelry collections.

I like to take baths too, but I use bath salts instead of bubbles.  They soothe your muscles and make your skin soft.


Baths are great. It's good to go to sleep in the bath. Showers suck cus you have to stand.. and standing tends to suck.

Baths are great. It's good to go to sleep in the bath. Showers suck cus you have to stand.. and standing tends to suck.


;D  Especially when you're trying to sleep!

;D  Especially when you're trying to sleep!


Pretty much.. and all times are good for sleeping.

Baths are great. It's good to go to sleep in the bath. Showers suck cus you have to stand.. and standing tends to suck.


I hate showers, it's too damn hard to shave you legs standing up.

I hate showers, it's too damn hard to shave you legs standing up.


Oh I know!!!

.. err... yeah ok..

I bought some candles at Christmas time and some produce bags - they keep your produce fresh for like a month.  I usually just like to see what they have though.  I especially like to watch the jewelry collections.

I like to take baths too, but I use bath salts instead of bubbles.  They soothe your muscles and make your skin soft.


ohhh bath salts...that sounds heavenly...I think I might have to do that before I go to bed tonight! :)

I would love to learn how to knit.  What do you usually make?


I'm not a very proficient knitter.  Every so often the urge takes me.  Last year I decided to try again after not knitting for about 5years and knitted a scarf!  Now I'm knitting myself a jumper from the Simply Noro pattern book found here in Noro Iro wool shade 47.  All the wools are hand dyed so even if I did the same jumper again the striping would be different.  The knitting isn't that complex just monotonous with a hundred plus stitches per row!

If I need to switch off after a tough day I garden, I do find gardening is great I just potter about out there and completely unwind.
Or I read or do some kind of sewing, embroidery or knitting.

I also like to go shopping, even if I don't buy anything browsing round the shops or even browsing on Ebay makes me feel better!

I haven't fully learned how to relax. But usually it's with an alcoholic drink and a cigarette.

I watch the Home Shopping Network or QVC.  I swear, it just puts me into some kind of trance.  I totally veg out.  It's weird, but it works.


That's funny, I use to fall asleep to that, too!!

By thinking good thoughts and praying for both Robin and I every evening before I head off to sleep.

I listen to music, read, write, draw/paint, watch a favorite movie of mine... I pretty much do anything to make me feel nice so I can have positive & happy thoughts before I head into dream land.

I listen to music, read, write, draw/paint, watch a favorite movie of mine... I pretty much do anything to make me feel nice so I can have positive & happy thoughts before I head into dream land.


The past few nights I've been reading before going to bed and I've actually fallen asleep rather quickly...I guess it's because the book is quite boring.  ;D

Switch the tv on and it does not take long to be well relaxed.

In front of my computer with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Music helps too.

Taking a bath w/scented candles

or. in front of a computer w/coffee.

playing a video game.

I go to where there are rocks and waves and just sit there gazing.  Actually I am good at just zoning out anywhere at any......

By eating.

...how can you relax with allthis stress going on?

Right now with coffee and the computer.

something mindless on tv
or
music on
crosswords
online scrabble
write some music

all time #1: walk the dog which i'm off to do right now.

When I relax, I don't do it when I want to come :D

When I relax, I don't do it when I want to come :D



come where?

come where?




I thought YOU'D have got that, Howard.

I thought YOU'D have got that, Howard.


Maybe I didn't understand. ???

Ask a man

Ask a man



What about ask a woman? ???

What about ask a woman? ???


Depends on the woman.

Depends on the woman.


well, since I have no shame....here ya go... ;) :D



Howard, read the bold word....COME...he wants to COME...therefore, he isn't relaxing at that given moment. ;)  Do ya understand now? ;D :o

music, lot's of good music

Listening to gentle music or talking on the radio.

well, since I have no shame....here ya go... ;) :D



Howard, read the bold word....COME...he wants to COME...therefore, he isn't relaxing at that given moment. ;)  Do ya understand now? ;D :o


Then she should give him a Playboy to read,that should help him to relax. ;D