I need a day

I need a day, just one day, when I'm not being a good friend, a dutiful daughter, an available sister, a dependable freelancer, a busy reporter. I need that one person to say it's OK to make it all about me today.

Just one day to curl in bed, not answer the phone, not cook, not clean, read a book, watch a movie, be alone, not say "Yes", be there for just me. That's my problem: I say "yes" because I care. But am I caring about me enough?

Don't answer that.