Gratitude 05.31.2010
Today I am grateful for three day weekends. Most weeks I am lucky to get two days off a week; it’s a real treat when those two days off are in a row. When three day weekends roll around, I am ecstatic.
I personally believe that three day weekends should be mandatory. Two days, let alone one day, is not enough time to rest and relax, get chores and errands done and have fun. Some people manage to pull off all three in a day or two, but I do not have that kind of stamina. I need one day to rest, one day to do chores and errands and one day to have fun. When the rare three day pops up, I am giddy because that is how much time I need to have a “real” weekend.
Because I had to work on Saturday, my Memorial Day Weekend began on Sunday and will continue through tomorrow. And, even though I have been quite sick I have been able to rest, relax and have a little fun. Tomorrow I hope to accomplish a few things on my chore and errand list to make it a complete weekend.
Three day weekends allow me to visit family and friends. They give me a fighting chance at catching up on my responsibilities outside of work. Most of all, they give me the opportunity to recenter myself and refocus and that is why I am deeply grateful for three day weekends.
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The highlight of my day was your visit. Your day off was also a good thing for me.
I love three day weekends. You’re right — we really do need 3 days for a “real” weekend. The regular two day weekends go by so incredibly fast.
I often think about returning to the workforce. But…I forgot how short a weekend was when I did work. Thanks for reminding me. I’m going to stay retired.