The first week

Well, this first week of not working has been quite lovely.  I said I wasn't going to do anything - just take time off for myself, but that has ended up including getting caught up on laundry, cleaning the kitchen, and beginning to think through some projects for the coming spring and summer.  I went shopping with my sister, went out to lunch with another friend, and have cooked dinner every night.  

I tell you, it is so wonderful knowing I can give all the time I want to these things and still have time for me.  I woke up this morning with another migraine, and it was extra-lovely to not have to decide whether or not I was going to call in sick to work.  I can take my meds, relax, wait for my headache to go away, and still get some things accomplished today!  

I'm very thankful for this opportunity.  I'm going to make the most of it and not waste my time.  I'm going to be productive, get lots done, do stuff for myself and others, and spend much more of my spring and summer outside!  

I do miss my co-workers already, but I'm not missing human interaction as much as I thought I would.  I remember the last time I didn't work this was true.  I got to where I really enjoyed the quiet of my house, my life.  I'll stop by and see them next week, though.  ;-)

Next week I'm going to the mountains for 2 wonderful days by myself.  Read, sit in the hot tub, watch movies, journal, write, relax.  A dream vacation.  If Tim can come with me - even better.  If not, I'll just bask in the aloneness.