To all the "Parks And Recreation" fans out there, there is no denying that Tom and Donna were the dream dynamic duo. Throughout all their shenanigans, their best creation by far was “TREAT YO’ SELF 2011.” Tom and Donna make it okay to spend a little money on yourself.
Treat yo’ self. Three words, but a world of opportunity.
This one decadent day of the year is when Tom and Donna spend the day together, treating themselves to things they deserve. This could be anything from clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, and fine leather goods. The list is endless.
Obviously, I tend to treat myself a little more than once a year, but being a student I can’t do it to the same extent. I can’t splurge on a hundred dollar fragrance or buy a head to toe cashmere and velvet ensemble, so here are some ways us ordinary people can treat ourselves. Because no one can be as fancy as Tom and Donna.
Have you been in the library all day?
TREAT YO’ SELF. Go outside and get some exercise. Go for a walk or run. Play some KanJam on Easy street or sit out on the Hoval for a while. Just get outside.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork and applying to internships?
Why don’t you try a spa day? Put on a facemask, or take a bath and ~chill~. Light a candle and read your favorite gossip magazine. Maybe even go out and get a manicure. TREAT YO’SELF.
Have you been doing a really good job at saving your money?
You’ve been spending your money practically and have even been putting some into your savings, that always counts for a reason to TREAT YO’ SELF. Take a day for you and head to the mall to get those shoes you have been eyeing. Or curl up on the couch with a glass of wine and buy those items online that have been in your shopping bag for months.
Have you stayed up late the past few days or even pulled the dreaded all-nighter doing work?
Take a few hours for you to relax. Head back to your room and sink into your bed for some much-deserved sleep. Turn your brain away from school and TREAT YO’ SELF, binge watching a couple hours of Netflix for your trash television pleasure.
Have you been exhausting yourself with relationship drama?
Take a night for you and your girl friends and TREAT YO’ SELVES. There’s nothing better than hanging out with your girls and doing whatever you like.
Have you eaten at Kimball for two straight weeks and have no new options?
TREAT YO’ SELF to a delicious meal. Actually, go out to a restaurant and buy yourself a feast, no one deserves that steak more than you.
So, whenever you’re feeling down and need a little pick me up remember those three little words that Tom and Donna would love to sing to you, because it’s the best day of the year.
