Weekend Bliss

This is my first weekend off in forever - and I left my office yesterday afternoon practically drunk with joy. Not literally drunk - but felt the same sort of 'buzzed' feeling. Anticipating a lot of sleeping in and just chilling with my family....oh how I've needed a break.

And the best part is, I have totally cleared my calendar for three days next week and will be off W-Th-F as well - it's been hard to do....meetings flow in all the time and I've been politely declining. My boss even sent me a note that said 'good girl' upon seeing that I declined an invite to be included in a conference call that would occur during my days off. I could (easily) join the call from home - or from wherever I may be on that day and time - but I declined. They can relay info via my boss and I'm good with that. If I don't attempt to 'draw the line', the line will continue to be a blurry, non-existent mess - which leaves Majah a bit blurry and bleary and cranky.

My plans for this weekend and the five days 'free' next week include a massive list of 'stuff to do around the house' and errands, etc. to run. We returned the knife set we bought from Crate and Barrel and they sent us a gift card instead of crediting our account. Sort of bugged me but oh well - an excuse to go shopping. The nearest C&B is 40 miles away so I'll make a day of that shopping trip and it will be fun. Treat myself to a lot of Starbucks and lunch along the way.

I also want to head to somewhere for penny slots and fun. Not sure which casino I'll visit - there's one I've never been to but it's an hour further each way and I don't know if I want to spend the time or gas to get there. We'll see.

The best part of knowing time off is ahead is just the freedom of having all that time to fill....it's a relief to be 'work-free' for a bit. And I wrestle with myself 'cuz I have so much to do - I really shouldn't be taking time off - but I have to. I am tired. I have worked way too many days the past couple months and it's ridiculous to keep making work the priority. Work will keep. I tell my team that all the time - yet fail to do that for myself. So I'm working on improving the 'balance' as best I can. And my boss is realizing that change is important 'cuz he doesn't want me to burn out. Neither do I.

It's a beautiful sunny, clear day here today and we're heading outside to plan out some raised beds we're building out back. We're going to take our vegetable garden to a new level this year, I hope....

Tomorrow it's supposed to rain a bit (again) so we're planning to go see The King's Speech. J. and I haven't been to the movies together since forever so it will be a nice, fun treat to spend time with my sweetie watching a good movie and eating popcorn. And Milk Duds. Can't forget the Mild Duds.

I have one full 8 1/2 x 11 page of 'to-do's' so I'd better get to doing some of them.

Happy blissful Saturday to all!!!