Remember when we used to complain about how long it took us to start writing the new year on our checks without mistake?
Honestly though, I had a nice Christmas break (which I’m still on for another day) and a wonderful few days relaxing and celebrating the New Year, but it doesn’t FEEL like a new year. I’m not sure what a new year should feel like, but in the past I’ve felt the need to come up with ideas for how to improve myself or have a fresh start…maybe this year I am already improved enough?
I don’t think that’s necessarily true…to an extent, yes, but not totally. For instance, I had a long list of things I wanted to accomplish over break (these ranged from cleaning out the basement to seeing a movie) and to be honest, I haven’t accomplished too many of them. Once I start allowing myself to relax, I end up not doing much! I did do some cleaning (the fridge looks great!) and I’m getting back into practicing, and I kept up exercising over the break, for the most part, and I got a new phone, but mostly this break has been pretty lazy. I think that’s okay. I feel relaxed, and I know that once I get back to work there is plenty to stress me out, and having a few extra days to relax rather than work at home won’t matter in the long run.
Does anybody else find it hard to do things like get to movies or museum exhibits? I really have to make an effort. It’s much easier to watch netflix, go to a concert, or meet friends for dinner. I think it’s because (of the leaving the house options) movies and museums feel like activities that aren’t particularly time sensitive, but then when I finally find the time to do them the exhibit or movie has closed.
So I got a new phone, as I mentioned. I had been hesitant, because I loved my previous phone and it didn’t cost me anything extra. But I did a little looking around and realized that I had been paying too much per month, and now WITH a phone payment I’m still paying less per month, so it’s a win-win. And I love my new phone, especially the case I chose, and it works so well, and so fast. Life is good!
Time to run some errands, practice, and generally get on with my day. Vacation isn’t so bad 
First off I’m jealous you had time to do a blog post. I have one waiting for me but I’m catching up on email tonight.
For movies and museums, I have to schedule them on my calendar and block out time, like Friday and Saturday nights because I’m really not motivated to do so during the week. And yes, it’s good to sit at home on the weekends and not have to rush!