I need a holiday!
Every year I find myself being the expected organizer of activities, big and small, with friends, family and co-workers throughout the month of December. And, every year, I have found myself wondering who will step up and pick up my slack if I simply don’t feel like taking care of everything.
Well, this year I got my answer. No one. And that’s OK!
The people I rarely see but would make time for over the holidays, they haven’t even called. Most of the co-workers I would organize events with have all asked me what/when we are doing something, but none have volunteered to plan anything when I’ve told them I just wasn’t up to it. In fact, this year everyone seems “too busy anyway”, so I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t organize, right?
As for family, or extended family to be clear, I will absolutely make the effort to keep up with them – just as soon as work is finished! Even if it’s just for a hot chocolate break between the chaos, they are the ones I will always make the time for.
And, seriously, I am not even upset! I am mentally exhausted, and I just don't need the stress. I am genuinely looking forward to as much quiet time as possible in the next week and a half. So much so I have added a bunch of Netflix movies to my list in hopes of some real chill time. Maybe my stress induced eye twitch will finally leave me alone too!
Well, this year I got my answer. No one. And that’s OK!
The people I rarely see but would make time for over the holidays, they haven’t even called. Most of the co-workers I would organize events with have all asked me what/when we are doing something, but none have volunteered to plan anything when I’ve told them I just wasn’t up to it. In fact, this year everyone seems “too busy anyway”, so I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t organize, right?
As for family, or extended family to be clear, I will absolutely make the effort to keep up with them – just as soon as work is finished! Even if it’s just for a hot chocolate break between the chaos, they are the ones I will always make the time for.
And, seriously, I am not even upset! I am mentally exhausted, and I just don't need the stress. I am genuinely looking forward to as much quiet time as possible in the next week and a half. So much so I have added a bunch of Netflix movies to my list in hopes of some real chill time. Maybe my stress induced eye twitch will finally leave me alone too!
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