To order a takeaway and if so what should I stuff in my face??

[RozHuntleysLeftHand]

For the first time in WEEKS I have the house to myself.

XP has taken DS out for park/dinner (so I don't have to feed him at all)

My Dad is out for the next 4 hours.

I've eaten nothing but a slice of toast all day for context.

And yeah there is food in the fridge/cupboards but I cook ALL THE TIME.

I have vodka/wine.

I should be doing housework, but OMG I want to watch Aliens for the hundredth time and eat something someone else has cooked for a fucking change.

We very rarely get takeaway and when we do it's always what the others want so inevitably it's either pizza or fish and chips, so I'm thinking one of the fancy independent burger or fried chicken places?

I am DEFINITELY not being UR to just change back into PJs now everyone has fucked off and at least take 2 hours to myself right??

I've got so much stressful shit going on and I could be doing sensible stuff but.........

Make me feel not guilty about this please??

Burger or fried chicken both sound like great choices. Go for it! And enjoy

KFC boneless meal with chips and extra gravy.

(Not at all because me and DD couldn't finish the boneless bucket we ordered yesterday so we have finished it today and it was gorgeous)

Go for it! Not sure why you would feel guilty though? Self-indulgence is self-care in my book!

Oh that sounds like a perfect plan! Get the sofa cosy, the drinks chilled and then order whatever YOU like!

I hardly ever do housework anymore when the k8ds are out. Get some chinese and watch a film

It is Chinese New Year though so a nice Chinese would get my vote.

Oh and also ..... fancy burger with all the trimmings or fancy (NOT KFC!) fried chicken place?

All of them look amazing but I'm veering towards a massive handmade cheeseburger with chips and onion rings and a milkshake, but then part of me wants fried chicken and maybe bbq or hot wings??

AHHH I never get choices normally!!

Oh and thank you for making me feel better about it.
I have the guilt of thinking I SHOULD BE DOING ALL THE THINGS, but also the joy that I can do literally I anything for the next few hours and fuck the fucking housework!

Mmmmm hot wings 🥰🥰🥰

Does the burger place also sell wings - if so get a side order of wings with your burger!

Sadly no chinese open for delivery round here till 5.

Otherwise I could murder some sweet and sour chicken balls!

Whatever you decide you should pour yourself a glass of wine while deciding.

Wrt the guilt thing I'd say you make a point of having more afternoons like this. Get used to the idea that you also need sometime for yourself to do absolutely fuck all! I've been keeping my Sundays for me (mostly) for years and it's wonderful!

@VladmirsPoutine

Go for it! Not sure why you would feel guilty though? Self-indulgence is self-care in my book!

I'm shit at putting myself first a lot especially since XP fucked off. I feel bad for DS and probably neglect myself a lot.

But yeah I feel like this is just, for once, just doing what the fuck I want!

Go for it! Why feel guilty? It's time for yourself, which is vital to avoid burnout
I give you permission to fuck off the housework/tasks for today, they'll keep.

How about a big bucket of fried chicken with wings?
Save some for your dad. Or don't

@SingingSands

Oh that sounds like a perfect plan! Get the sofa cosy, the drinks chilled and then order whatever YOU like!

Vodka in freezer right now!

I'm all excited!

@RozHuntleysLeftHand

Oh and also ..... fancy burger with all the trimmings or fancy (NOT KFC!) fried chicken place?

All of them look amazing but I'm veering towards a massive handmade cheeseburger with chips and onion rings and a milkshake, but then part of me wants fried chicken and maybe bbq or hot wings??

AHHH I never get choices normally!!

Definitely avoid KFC. I've just eaten a very disappointing trilogy box meal in the car park after doing some shopping. Most disappointing, indeed. And I can't even moan about it to DH cos I wanted it just for me!

@Sockpile

Does the burger place also sell wings - if so get a side order of wings with your burger!

Ohhh just looking now......this is a GENIUS idea.

You’re wasting valuable time on this thread OP!!

You go for it!!!

A shish kebab, chips, garlic mayo and a very large vodka.

Do not do housework, that's an order!!!

I ordered a massive pizza and a milkshake the minute my youngest went to bed on Friday night as dh was working. Was bliss.

Well if you want burger, fries and milkshake I would strongly recommend Five Guys! Delicious and you can design your own shake! Personally I go for chocolate and peanut butter!

Enjoy!!
I love a takeaway from a Turkish or Lebanese restaurant, especially all the starters and delicious bread.

@VladmirsPoutine

Whatever you decide you should pour yourself a glass of wine while deciding.

Wrt the guilt thing I'd say you make a point of having more afternoons like this. Get used to the idea that you also need sometime for yourself to do absolutely fuck all! I've been keeping my Sundays for me (mostly) for years and it's wonderful!

Cheers Vladimir, just poured myself a vodka and cherry coke (classy!)

And you are right! Need more self care!

I just want to add that I had an amazing fried chicken burger the other day if that’s an option. I ate it in the bath because Deliveroo arrived much earlier than expected

I'd wait til later and order the chicken balls from Chinese