Finally sitting....

I am finally sitting down after a very long and busy day (the only other real time I sat today was while I was on the phone with my parents this afternoon and church this morning); I had to substitute teach dance class in a neighboring town first thing this morning, rush to church where we had a handbell "concert" (three pieces), ran to the store after church, and then came back to my apartment where I began to work.  I've done quite a bit of cleaning today (even did a sink full of dishes - ugh...).  I still have more to clean but I just can't do anymore tonight.

I think my dogs are starting to realize that something is about to happen because they have been glued to me most of the day.  They are currently curled up on the couch next to me (one on each side which they don't tend to do) and even though they're sleeping, if I move, they wake up to see what I'm doing.  They are correct in thinking that something big is about to happen because this week I will be starting my vacation - my annual holiday trek to see family.  I don't have the best of travel records (if you've been reading my posts for any amount of time, you know this to be true) but we'll see if I will be in the favor of the travel gods or not...

No matter if I get everything done at my apartment and at work or not, I am so ready for this vacation.  I know that work will be left in capable hands and I just need to let go.  I have been so wrapped up in the day to day of things that I haven't taken too many opportunities to just relax.  I have taken some time here and there to do things for me but they've been too few and far between in my opinion; and I don't usually say that, I usually am focusing on the "more" I could've done.  I'm realizing that because I've been "all go, no relax or me time" that I am burning out.  That takes a lot for me to admit; as a perfectionist - I want to keep working/trying until the job is not only done but done to my level of standards and I just can't keep this pace up anymore.  If nothing else, I'm hoping that this vacation shows people at work that they CAN function without me and I'll be able to feel confident in delegating some of the tasks that I feel as if only I can accomplish.  I know that I need to stop thinking that the only way things will get done is if I take care of them myself.  Easier said than done but I'm going to work on it...

Well, my dear readers, I know that this is a relatively short post for this week but I just realized what time it is (sat down awfully late to start writing) and I should probably think about heading to bed before too much longer.  I have quite a bit to cross off my list in the next few days so I should probably try and get a good night's sleep.  In the hustle and bustle to get things crossed off your own lists, please don't forget to embrace the opportunities to let your freak flags fly and for your muchness to shine!  =)