Chatting with someone, lamenting that we didn’t actually “go away” for spring break. They reminded me today that nothing is still a lot.
For them, they know… they are changing jobs and taking a break in between starting the new one.
While either of these scenarios may seem like a bunch of free time, it really isn’t that much.
- Clean the garage
- Plant spring flowers
- Do some yard clean up, landscaping or even hardscaping
- Get a hair cut
- Do your taxes
- Spend time with family
- Organize the stuff your parents and your kids left behind
- Watch the young ones in the family, whether they are grandchildren, nieces/nephews or cousins
- See some local historic sites
- Care for a loved one
- Volunteer at a non-profit
- Go out for lunch
- Read a book or two, or three (maybe?)
- Make dinner (oh and still make breakfast and lunch, too – just like when working)
- Take time to do nothing
Not going away for vacation, or not working full time for a bit is actually a common experience. You can still fill your days with nothing is still a lot of something and it takes a lot of time.
~ Dawn aka Hat Girl