Self care is better than self flagellation...not that I've ever done the latter. 😆
I had a good day, sat around my small fire for a bit, seared some flesh, laid back and relaxed (even fell asleep for a bit) and did some hunting too. It was all about me though, a break (gap) from work and a recharge as you say. Well worth the effort...not that it was an effort.
On the other matter, I'd not expect to see her back if I were you, just another person who came and went - her reasons are legitimate though.