What a relief

It is very true that I am a type A driven person. I like to get things accomplished & done well. But in that mindframe i have learned that without a break, a pause in life, i burn myself into a mental freeze.

Since having kids i have had an excuse to take a break, something else needed attending. But since they are in the pre-k age now and will be going to school 3 days a week, my break during the day & week will be one that is just for me.

I usually spend my break during the week with about 3 hours at a Starbucks with 1-2 books i thoroughly enjoy. They are not feel good reads, but deep penetrating soul & psychological searching books. They challenge me in what i believe and help me understand the world around me. I then pick up my wife for a nice lunch together. Partner that with funny or serious conversations & then we both go & pick up our boys from school.

I look so forward to resuming this break because it really gives me a chance to breathe. It will allow me a sense of refreshment and relaxing that my body & mind need.

Now the only thing i need to do is get my wife & I away on a vacation somewhere. hhmmm we have free plane tickets, miles for free hotel stay & car rental....anyone care to babysit for a 4 day weekend?