I’m counting the days until the 4 day weekend. This is probably the first time in many years I haven’t had to work Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and it’s a good feeling.
It’s funny how the holidays always feel so rushed and crazy, yet mine are surprisingly lazy this year. Aside from the few hours of overtime I’ve taken on at my new job, I’ve done little else. I figured the best way to rearrange my schedule to allow more ‘me’ time was to clear the slate and start over. No more high stress job working ungodly overtime hours, no more second job, and no dance classes this month. I am so loving the much needed down time. I know this will not last forever as I am resuming dance in January and will eventually need a second job again. However, I can use this time to reinvent this beautiful project I have created and discover more about the person I have become. I have a stack of books waiting to be read, TV shows I would love to get into, presents to wrap, and a new set of graphite pencils and a sketch pad. I also have many new recipes to try, tons of new knitting yarn, old friends to catch up with, and a warm tub filled with bubbles waiting for me each evening. With any luck, I will be able to return to some semblance of a normal life.
In regards to this project, I also plan to sit down one evening and make a budget for myself. I used to have a solid monthly financial plan and I pretty much let it go by the wayside. I haven’t slipped on any bills but I haven’t been very good about not creating new ones. This time I will map out a plan (which I will post here) and stick with it. I have a very good model to base this on — a very detailed budget planner I received while taking a class for first time home buyers.
Anyway, I’m cutting this short tonight, but I wanted to check in since I haven’t for awhile. I’ll be back up and running soon…
