November 20, 2009

When is a day off not a day off?

I had yesterday, Thursday, off work. Nice perk, and one that will be balanced out in the universe when I work both Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

So the question is when is a day off truly a day off? My favourites are the Sundays we spend at home, curled up in the basement with the dogs, watching DVDs and eating copious amounts of popcorn. Maybe venturing out for a couple of hours in the afternoon, and if I happen to go for a run then woo-hoo, extra points for me. Leisurely pace, no real expectations or accomplishments.

So yesterday was a day off work, but was it a day off? I checked in to work on the crackberry several times. Went for a run. Did a couple of loads of laundry. Cleaned the leaves and guck out of the gutter at the base of my driveway (yes, really, manual labour). Made a dent in the mail pile. Called my best friend. Spent time online. Tidied up the kitchen. Took care of the dogs. Read Sarah Palin's book. Ok totally kidding on that last one. Blech.

So is it a day off? Well it's 7.30 in the morning and I could use a nap, though that is due mostly to a certain beagle having to go outside at 3.30 AM. And having to eat at 5 AM.

So Thursday was a day off from career-type work, and yet not a day off from work-type stuff. They (whoever the hell they are) say a change is as good as a rest. Well, "they" are morons. A change is good, rest is better. I mean, after doing all that crap, I need a day off!

And as someone with a very social job where I am constantly interacting with people. I certainly had more solo time yesterday, so was less energy exerted. It was definitely a change of pace. More quiet introspective hermit like, which suits me, though not for long periods of time.

My plan? There will days off where you do stuff you have to do, and days off where you get to mellow out with the people you love, play with the pooches, watch five episodes of Bones on DVD, and eat popcorn. Lots and lots of popcorn.

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