Monthly Archives: September 2021

Time off or … time on?

As often happens, I am up against a “use it or lose it” vacation days scenario. But add to it the complications a pandemic brings — it’s difficult to make travel plans, as the situation can change on a dime. I’m not interested in the hoops I’d have to jump through to maybe be able to visit my Canadian family ~ quarantines, mask mandates, ridiculously high airline fees, crowds, people. Nope, not doing it.

Work has me traveling a fair bit now so I don’t feel a burning desire to get out on the highway.

What to do, what do do.

I love this image about being seated in the front row of your life:

So I booked this week off ~ and yes I took great pleasure in politely declining each and every zoom/webex/teams/call invitation. Instead I had lunch with a friend, brunch with Hubby, a mani/pedi, have savored my coffee as the sun rose, refilled the bird feeder, and continued my daily walks. I’ve scheduled a massage & facial for later in the week + another lunch with a friend & mentor, will do a little exploring and shopping and a lot of reading.

The TV is off, cell is muted and my work laptop is powered down.

And this little girl personifies just how I feel about it! 🙂

“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others. ” – Christopher Germer