Yesterday was the first day off I’ve had since I went to Floor Divided almost a month ago. However, even though I had the weekend off for that event, I spent most of those days dancing, taking lessons, driving around, and sticking to my daily routine as best as I could. I didn’t have much time to rest during that event, so it took me a day or two to get back in the swing of things (pun intended) once I got back. In contrast, I had plenty of time to relax, rest, and enjoy the day at my own pace yesterday, which I quite enjoyed.
I started my day off right: I slept in. I had gotten up early for work on Tuesday and that day turned out to be much busier than I had expected. Even though I floated after work and fell asleep in the pod, I was still pretty tired by the time I went to bed that night. So I decided to be kind to myself and slept in the next day, feeling refreshed when I woke up. I spent a lot of time on my Kindle before getting up, visiting with my dog for a bit, and then eating a nice breakfast. I had decided to stay home all day (the first time I’ve had that opportunity in months), so I was in no rush to do anything. In addition to completing my usual daily tasks, I organized my room a bit, did some laundry, figured out some plans for this coming weekend, and worked on a few more things I’d been neglecting. I also spent a lot of time relaxing, playing a computer game, and appreciating the nice, leisurely day, which felt more like several days since I slowed down time.
I’m not working every day anymore since I quit my old job, so now I’ll regularly have Wednesdays off. And, if yesterday was any indication, then it looks like Wednesday is going to once again be my favorite day of the week. Having a whole day to myself was just the break I needed, for both my mental and physical well-being. The best thing about yesterday was the peace I got from spending a lot of time by myself and doing things I love without having to stick to anyone else’s schedule. There was also the physical break for my body since I didn’t go to work or the gym. Additionally, my eyes probably needed a break from my contacts. Yesterday was the first time in months that I went a whole day without putting them in, opting instead to wear my glasses all day. Although I was able to handle working every day for long stretches of time much better than I thought I would, I’m grateful to have some regular days off again. Yesterday did me a lot of good and gave me a glimpse of things to come as I continue obtaining and increasing freedom in my life.