Today was… not what I wanted it to be. I felt like I was spinning all day, just turning in circles but not getting anything done. I did finish the calendars, and ordered them in time to get the fourth one free. But I didn’t check the original one enough, so I kept making changes on the copies that I then I had to go back and make in the original. It was such a giant waste of time, and it could have been avoided if I had taken the time to really check the first calendar.
I make three different calendars every year, one for us (the original) and then one for my parents (very close to ours, I mostly just take off my in-laws’ birthdays), and one for my in-laws. The in-laws one requires a lot of editing, because I add photos of our niece and nephew. It’s a lot, but my in-laws love it and they do so much for us, so it’s truly a small token in the grand scheme of things. Since the hard part is making the calendar for my in-laws, I order a second copy for my sister-in-law. She seems to like it. I also designed and ordered the ornament (more on that later).
I pulled out some school stuff and quickly started truly spinning my wheels. Luckily I brought home last year’s planner so I was able to get more done than I would have (thank you me that went into work on Monday!) I looked over my to-do list for the first time since before Thanksgiving and was able to check off more than I realized. That made me feel a little better. But I know tomorrow is going to feel hectic and unorganized and I hate that. Boo.
I’m purposefully keeping my afternoon open tomorrow. No one is going to the dojo, so I can stay at work for a little bit after my last class. And I’m not working out so I’ll have time to get stuff done at home too. I’m hoping that by tomorrow night I’ll feel more settled.
It’s always hard to go back to work after a break. I’m not ready to go back, but when I think of how long ago Monday feels, I am reminded of how long I’ve been off. I just hope I don’t have to pay too high a price for not thinking much about work this past week. We shall see.
You’ll be better off for not having thought about work! A break is just what everybody needs!
Hope today, Monday, went better than you anticipated. I think everyone connected to schools needed the break and I believe you got a great deal done towards being able to relax and enjoy the holiday season. You also created wonderful Thanksgiving memories for your children and family. Wishing you well!
Oh, I know that photo books and calendars are great gifts, but also *time sinks*. I am glad you got things done.