This past weekend was a bit different.
We both worked from home on Thursday and Friday, a rarity. He was sick most of the weekend and I just tried to be good company to lift his spirits. On Saturday afternoon we ventured out the “local” Bronx Brewery. It was a cool, relaxing place with an array of beer choices. We then ventured into the city to see friends and family and ended going to dinner with 10 people. A random Saturday night ended up with dinner for 10. As we were seated I thought to myself how lucky are we that an unplanned Saturday evening would be so rewarding and fulfilling.
On Sunday I finished up my final and cooked a few meals.
It was by far one of the more quiet and easy-going weekends we’ve had in a long time and I was so grateful for each moment of it.
And just as I got started, I fell behind. Maybe I should’ve taken into account the fact that the holiday season is upon us and that I DO get busier this time of year. Or that I just started a new certificate program. Or that it is always crunch time at work this time of year.
This time of year becomes magical. I embrace everything holiday- from songs to decor to movies. I own snowflake booties to wear in the house and recently got a holiday hat.
Today I’m grateful for the cold without precipitation. As I walked around in the frigid temps today, my only saving thought was, “Thank goodness there is no precipitation, because that would mean snow”. While I love a great snowfall on a workday so that I can work from home, I am completely opposed to snowfall on days when I am off and scheduled to be productive.
I would like to be less reactive. While googling an image for today’s post I came across many memes and quotes that suggested that the opposite of reactive is proactive…That is true in many cases except when dealing with relationships. I can not consistently anticipate the abnormal actions of others and thereby proactively have a plan as to how to deal with them.
At the grocery store.
Today I reflect on the notion of making time. Many of us get swept up by the day-to-day and rarely find time to make time. The reality is, making time should be the norm not the exception. I consciously try to “make time” for all the things outside of my scheduled norm. Making the time to keep in touch with family and friends, making time to do those daunting chores and annoying work task. Making time seems to be the key to not feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Planning out when and how to tackle obligations actually makes me feel renewed and responsible.
So, Now I have 4 Names... 