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I have taken the weekend off; mostly. I know that’s what most people do, but honestly, when I take a whole weekend off and don’t have something specific and fun planned I end up feeling very at loose ends. I’m sure it’s all those years of working nearly constantly. I’m just not used to the concept of down time without a plan to it. I think I’ve lost the knack of doing nothing.

Jon suggested that instead of trying to do the whole weekend off all at once, cold turkey, that maybe tapering off would be better. Perhaps he’s right. Or maybe I just don’t know how to relax at home with the office right there. It is one of the downsides to working from home. Maybe that’s why going to the Keys in Florida, or visiting friends out of state works. I can’t just walk over to the office and work, it’s too far away. It also works to have friends over to our house, though, because it’s rude to work when friends are over. I may delay plans by a little bit, but if I’ve made plans with friends I do my best to keep them.

So, I guess lesson learned. Work part of the weekend, but take some time off. Make specific plans at least part of the weekend so I don’t feel at loose ends. But frankly to truly relax for more than a few hours I’ll have to get out of Dodge. A long weekend somewhere sounds like a good idea.

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