It's Friday! We're closing up the office a little early - which is always a treat - even though I'm working a short shift tonight at my second job (audible sigh). I've always looked forward to weekends but, working a second job means giving up the more relaxed schedule and time just to do what you want. Fridays now come with a sense of relief tinged with a longing for weekends before they were tied up in a second job.
I received a call from my friends t0 join them for coffee on Saturday morning - something we used to enjoy. I'll stop by, but cannot stay too long, since I'm on duty at 10:45 Saturday morning and need to pick up a coworker on my way.
House cleaning, running errands and other more leisurely pursuits have become things I squeeze in here and there. What I miss most is that sense of the weekend, spread out before me with potential to do anything I want - or just do nothing at all.
Hey, don't get me wrong - I've chosen to work a second job. And, for the most part, I actually enjoy being there. The extra income and employee discount have been put to use and greatly appreciated. But the extra income comes at a price. In my case, it's enjoying unstructured days on the weekend.
I've managed to fit in Sunday morning worship at the pool (the season is just getting started). I'm also discovering that having less time off forces me to be more productive with my free time and I've become far more appreciative of those days and nights off to just relax and unwind.
So here's to Friday. Hope you're enjoying yours!
I received a call from my friends t0 join them for coffee on Saturday morning - something we used to enjoy. I'll stop by, but cannot stay too long, since I'm on duty at 10:45 Saturday morning and need to pick up a coworker on my way.
House cleaning, running errands and other more leisurely pursuits have become things I squeeze in here and there. What I miss most is that sense of the weekend, spread out before me with potential to do anything I want - or just do nothing at all.
Hey, don't get me wrong - I've chosen to work a second job. And, for the most part, I actually enjoy being there. The extra income and employee discount have been put to use and greatly appreciated. But the extra income comes at a price. In my case, it's enjoying unstructured days on the weekend.
I've managed to fit in Sunday morning worship at the pool (the season is just getting started). I'm also discovering that having less time off forces me to be more productive with my free time and I've become far more appreciative of those days and nights off to just relax and unwind.
So here's to Friday. Hope you're enjoying yours!
0 comments:
Post a Comment