Well, now what? Calm or crazy?
It’s December 27th, and I have a lot to do. It’s Friday, and I always have a pile of things to do on Fridays. And it’s also near the end of the month, so there’s the usual email preparation that has to happen as well. In short, I should get moving.
But it’s also a day that should be lazy. We had a lovely Boxing Day dinner with neighbours last night, and the house remodel isn’t going anywhere at the moment. There’s a big dog that needs pets, and there are walks to take during the rare moments without rain. In short, I should take a deep breath and slow down.
Reconciling those things is a challenge for me.
And I hate to say it, but I know how it will end. My various commitments will win out, and I will go down the business rabbit hole. The monthly email has to get assembled, and I need to get to work on that. And this post needs to be written and sent, and so on. I have to tackle the Friday list.
But I will take a few moments at some point to reflect on things. And I will attempt to enjoy the arrival of the new year, even as I fear what it will bring.
Next week at this time, the contractors will have been back at work for two full days. That may include using a concrete saw to cut holes in our slab to rearrange the plumbing, among other things. Once that kind of insanity is going on, there will be little time to relax.
So, just to try and avoid losing what’s left of my sanity, I will find a few minutes of calm today amidst all the things I am obliged to get done.
I hope your Friday is a bit more relaxing. And may the new year bring you joy.