Just a Taste

So I haven't been to work in six days, and life without office attendance has been pretty satisfying, even with some nagging sickness.

I've had the perfect mix of relaxation and stuff to do for the last 6 days. Usually, my weekends consist of a long to-do list, much of which doesn't get done because I get distracted by a call to go eat or some sleeping in or spending 45 minutes doing some random thing on my computer. Sometimes it stresses me out and I spent weeknights trying to catch up on life maintenance.

But with no job to go to for 6 days, I've had plenty of time to screw around, do all my stuff as well as unexpected activities, and fit in an obscene amount of sleeping induced by my cold.

I've gotten a taste of what it would be like were I unemployed right now. And I like it. I've got time for life projects, and I don't feel like I'm in a rush. And I don't care if I don't get my list done. I could spend weeks doing this. If I didn't have to worry about money that is.

I would be thrilled if every day was like Friday, where I woke up early, cleaned my kitchen, made pancakes, did a bunch of work on my computer, read a lot, went to yoga, took Amber on a long walk in a new neighborhood, took 2 short naps, had yummy dinner, and played a little Half Life 2.

I did all the stuff I wanted to do without having to follow a rigid check list of 15 items. I did make myself a little weekend schedule in pen on the back of some notes. It was more of a list of the 3 things I wanted to do per 8 hours instead of the usual 8 things per 3 hours. It's a relaxed schedule. I swear there is such a thing.

I've ignored much of it due to my cold. I don't feel like doing yoga when snot will escape my nose every time I drop my head, and I don't want to play Half Life at my uncomfortable desk when I could be on my couch under a blanket.

Even with a cold, it's been a great few days. Tomorrow, I am going to be a sad commuter.