The year is winding up. I have been working through piles of worky work, with piles of house work on the side, and piles of projects in the corners of my eyes. The kids need attention and love and care and all the good things. And I have not given my wife the attention and care she deserves.
I'm just so tired...
I finally made some lists so I can really check things off as I get them done and not feel like I have a thousand unfinished tasks on my subconscious.
I'm almost there... almost finished... but not quite. And so tired...
Today was the longest night in the Northern hemisphere. My alarm woke me up this morning and I could only just see the light around the windows heralding dawn. Attached is a picture from Sunday of our hills as we were having a family outing down the field at about 9.30am. The sun eventually peeked around the right hand side of the hill a few minutes later.
I feel a bit similar to you Johnson. It's been a long couple of years for me running a convenience store. Can't complain I suppose, but it does get tiring. Over the holidays we close the shop for four days in a row for the weekend and two bank holidays that Scotland has for Xmas, boxing day, and next weekend Hogmanay and an extra day to recover from that! This is my annual holiday, and I'm looking forwards to it. Hogmanay more than Xmas, because I've already started to relax a bit, and there is no self imposed agenda to the days so I can relax more and actually get other things done.
But about the 21st the frantic pace slows down. If I haven't done it, there is no time to do it (working out last minute orders, making, writing and posting Xmas cards, selecting and sending pressies, making special truffle chocolates for our local customers without whom the shop wouldn't exist,.... ) so at last I can also start to slow down. People tend to be in a holiday mood in the shop, exchanging small gifts and cards, festive food is comforting and best of all from now the days start getting longer again.
When I moved here (57 degrees North) I thought the winters would get me down, but Xmas is a nice break in the middle, and if you can get through January (the plants are already starting to move even now) by middle of February I feel the difference and spring is on it's way.
Take care and try and have a quiet few days....
It's interesting to hear your wind down description because our work is so different, but the feelings are similar.
Here Christmas is normally a workday... this year it happens to be a Saturday, but I managed to schedule a class then anyway... not my first choice but it's the job... Our last class is on the 28th, then we're work free for a full week!
I hear you both. This past two years has gone so fast, the work is so piled up, and at this point I don't even know what day it is anymore. Have worked several weekends in a row on a big project that I'm thrilled to have been called in on (nice to get credit for expertise!) and I know it will bring me more good work in the future, but I just want to lay down and sleep for a week. The weather is gorgeous, finally (summer!) but I haven't even noticed. Garden is out of control, or so the birds tell me. O-o
Trying to keep my eyes on Friday night-- after a 6 hour drive to my MIL's house I will be able to sleep for 24h if I want to.
Hang tough, everybody! We're almost there!
Nancy Reading
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