It’s been a long, challenging, tiring nine weeks at my new job. New subject, new students, new co-workers, new bosses, new schedule, new everything. Basically nothing is the same, and I’ve been running around with my head in constant work mode with no time to think about my health, my sanity, my emotions, anything.
I wonder sometimes what it’s all for. Why am I working so hard, especially when I usually feel I have so little to show for it at the end of the day? Is there a place out there I can live a more enjoyable life on a daily basis, yet still have a career as meaningful as teaching? I’m still thinking Spain… but until then, there’s always fall break.
And look how lucky I got this weekend — two of my new friends from work needed a real break as much as I did. No cities, no itineraries, no real sights to see – just relaxation in the sun right on Ft. Walton Beach for less than $200 apiece! VRBO.com rocks! (Thank you for the tip, Faith!)
And until I figure out how to move somewhere more relaxing on a permanent basis, I will be reading this…
i definitely think that you should move to florida!!! if you lived on the gulf you could see the son rise (in jacksonville) and set all in the same day!!
xoxoxoxo!!!
How are you feeling about work, self-time, etc, these days? I hope you found a balance.