And we all float on...

Tomorrow I'm doing something very unlike me.

For the 6 years that I have been teaching, I have taken only a handful of days of vacation. And maybe only 1 or 2 sick days. I never get ill, and honestly, the amount of "catch-up" work required from being out often negates the day off. There have been very few occasions that have been grand enough to warrant taking time off, especially if your employer pays you for vacation days not taken.

Well, my new employer does not have such a policy, and I really want to take advantage of the "limitless" days of paid leave they offer.

So, tomorrow I am taking a "mental health" day.

The one woman at work that I feel even remotely close to is going through a "thing." She has a lot on her plate and is not processing it particularly well. She took off this entire week to tend to some medical and legal matters, but will (hopefully) be returning next week with a renewed sense of self and a revitalization for her job.

I decided to take a day off so that she and I could hang out, like we always talk about but never actually follow through with.

I am meeting her at 10:45 for tea, and then we will have lunch, and then the crafting begins.

Honestly, I am quite looking forward to taking time for myself to do the things that bring me joy. I spend so much time working hard and playing hard that I never relax in a productive way. And I want to be a better friend to her. Lord knows I would be miserable without her guidance and listening ear.

So no 4:45 alarm for me tomorrow. It's all about enjoying the day and the company. And I think it might be just what I need.