Beyonce Talks About Her Year Off

Beyonce may be back with a bang now and a new album to promote, but the R&B star recently took a nine-month break from work. Speaking with a magazine this month, the singer reveals exactly what she used her well-deserved free time for.

"I had talked about taking a vacation before, but always ended up in the studio after two weeks, so no one believed me," she wrote in a special feature for Essence.

"This time, though, I was serious. I was going to give myself a year to do the things I never get to do."

So what did Bey do? "Simple things like play with my nephew, pick him up from school, visit museums, go to concerts, see some Broadway shows, learn to cook a meal and spend time with my husband," explains the Run The World (Girls) singer.

"Yes, I needed some relaxation, but I wanted inspiration too, from regular everyday things. They did not have to be over-the-top productions. I was looking for tiny moments that would speak to my heart and make me smile."

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