Immersion
For the past few months, and for the first time in many years, I have had a full time job. More than full time, actually. Five days a week. Ten hours a day. And I love it. One of the ancillary benefits of this development is how bloody grateful I am for the weekend when it comes. Suddenly, Saturday and Sunday are precious gifts of time. A three-day holiday weekend, like I’m experiencing at the moment, is almost orgasmic. So many possibilities, opportunities for spontaneity, moments in which to indulge in simply BEING. I immerse myself in the pleasure of time off – time in which I can choose to do NOTHING… or EVERYTHING.
A perfect day can be attained so easily when I dive into it and don’t fight the currents. A friend calls unexpectedly. Or I write all day and ignore the laundry. Or the ocean lures me out to meet it. I am rejuvenated. I am surprised. And I am delighted.
I hope you are in the midst of some perfect days. Let me know how they look for you.
LiLu
/ September 7, 2009Three day weekends are the very DEFINITION of orgasm, I believe. The only thing better? A three day WORK WEEK, which I happen to be rocking right now. FTW.
Lollygagger
/ September 7, 2009I totally agree. Although right now I’m still searching for that FT job. And it’s weird b/c now I have two PT jobs, a regular volunteer position and ya know, hunting for that FTimeness. I’m at the point where I feel guilty if not searching, but I did allow myself to talk off today with the rest of the world. Best decision.
egan
/ September 7, 2009I used to think desk jobs were lame in their routine, but it really is nice to have the weekends off and those holidays off too.
emmajames
/ September 10, 2009LiLu: Okay, I’m officially jealous! How’s you swing that?
LG: I’m VERY glad you took the day off. I’m exhausted just reading about all the balls you are juggling. Good luck with the search for that FT job. But don’t forget to take care of yourself!
Egan: Yep, there’s definitely an upside to routine.