Days Off

I asked for November 7 and 8 off from work, then promptly forgot that was planned and approved, until a co-worker, who agreed to cover for me, reminded me.  I am planning to take these days off from work. When I asked for the days off, my plan was to look for some knitting patterns, for a hat and mittens, to share with a colleague.  And, I wanted to watch the election news on the 8th, although the results will come in very late.

Since then, as always when I take time off to do nothing, I have stacked my days. I plan to get my vehicle inspected, prior to renewing the registration of the Vue. I plan to reconcile my business accounts: checking and credit card, and verify I have paid my bills.  I still need to finish the minutes for the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Lubbock.  I had thought I would get them done before now, but there has so much going on during the evenings, especially with the World Series, that I have not worked on the minutes as diligently as I could have. 

I am grateful for having the time to be able to take off. I have been very stressed at work, and need some time for myself, and to get away from the negative environment at work.  I like my job, but it has become increasingly stressful, and I will admit, I have missed somethings that  need to be done because I am so overwhelmed.  My supervisor seems to understand how that can occur.  I am grateful.