Being naughty

Why is being naughty so much fun? What is it about sneaking around that is so enjoyable? I am talking about a mid week day off, eating the kids treats when they are in bed or reading a magazine when you should be making the lunch boxes.

Is it the feeling of being good to yourself? Or is it because you are doing something you shouldn't be?

I am talking about going for a pedicure between 12 and 1. Meeting the hubbie for lunch. Taking the hotel toiletries home. You know the sort of thing, and I bet your list is different. Actually a cheeky pedicure is one of my personal favourite naughties. I mean it is only a 3 minute drive from the office, but it feels so decadent. What about going to the gym when your 9 to 10 meeting gets cancelled. If I were to be honest, there is nothing really naughty about any of these, they are just moments when you do just what the hell you want.

These may be just moments when we do what the hell we want, but we consciously make this choice knowing full well, that there is something else, that we really should be getting on with. That's what makes these naughties so naughty. That's what makes them so exciting. That's why we enjoy them, so much.

But why is it, that this kind of sneaky pedicure feels much better than the one on Saturday morning? Why is it that the kids' bite size kit kat tastes sooooo good, way better than the ones you get at the supermarket? I haven't worked it out yet, but it just does taste and feel better.

So I say, let's all go mad and be naughty.  Let's all embrace some harmless fun at least once a week. It really is not a lot to commit to, yet I have a sense that we would all feel a whole lot better about ourselves if we did. Maybe even the world would be a slightly better place because of it. Now that seems worth it! Pedicures for peace!

Go on, I dare you, be naughty.