And, not just for the typical "work week ending" reasons, although certainly that as well. Nick comes home for spring break on Friday (hurrah), and my boss theoretically returns from her sick leave on Monday of next week. So, Friday is the end of my filling in for her (+ one other person). I'm still filling in for three other people, but... she obviously has the most stuff going on, the most challenging stuff to navigate & just generally the biggest priorities. Not managing her work will be a huge gift! I am also falling behind on all of my own work, which creates stress, as I'm a real "get it done/check it off the list" kind of person.
As for today, I'm heading to the office for a summit, and we will have a team dinner tonight. It's important & I need to be there, but it's also a 14+ hour day, which is just.. a lot. Luckily, this dinner prevents me from having to drive into the city for another dinner I was invited to for work, so I suppose small blessings, as I'll save a few hours of additional drive time.
M & I have been looking at our budget & expenses, and using a lot of double checking of our numbers to determine when I can quit & not have a career job anymore. (I might do something part-time, or because I really want to, but not for a career job salary/stress.) I definitely need to complete one full year, and would like to get to January. July of 2027 would be ideal, but... unless I fill some of these open roles, January feels more likely.
We are also planning our next "big" trip. No idea when we would take it - 2027, or later, but we have a lot of fun options on the table, including Tasmania for the Overland Track, or Torres del Paine in Patagonia. If time is a challenge, we are open to Banff as well, which has been on my bucket list for years.
That's what's up in my world. What about you? What are you looking forward to today?
Oh, I hope you have a great time with Nick over the weekend. That will be great when you can semi-retire/quit you career job. I was able to get some errands done today that I had put off and that makes me happy to be able to cross those off my to do list. I also visited with my neighbor for a few minutes today, which always makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteIt will be lovely when you can quit. I worry with your Lupus about stress. YOu are like me in that you will always fills your time with something, but something less stressful.
ReplyDeleteI understand so well.
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Have fun with Nick while he is home. If you decide on Banff, make sure you travel to Jasper as well. I love Jasper as it isn't quite as touristy as Banff.
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I'm sorry that work hours have been so long and stressful. Glad you will have less on your plate when your boss returns. Enjoy your time with Nick this weekend. Sounds like some fun trips to look forward to next year. If it weren't for health insurance, we would be looking at retiring early, as I think we would be able to manage ok otherwise. :(
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