Long Weeks R' Us

I went into the office 3 days in a row this week. I don't think I've ever done that in this job, but there were a ton of work colleagues from out of town that I wanted to meet in person. 6-8 hours spent commuting. Yikes.

I hate crowds. The noise, the people bumping into me, the social aspect of it. It sets me on edge. I wanted to meet and see everyone, but it was incredibly draining.

Amazingly helpful so far: Complex PTSD by Pete Walker. I'm almost finished, but it has been a deep dive into me and maybe a bit too much before/after these long days. But I can be a glutton for punishment.

Love a good 4 day work week, but there's this magically brain trick that makes these weeks feel longer.

Commute, pick up kid from football practice, rush home, make dinner, finish up whatever I missed during the day, pass out. A severe lack of destress time.

For my son's football game tonight. I was thinking I'd have some quiet time while watching the game. Nah, my mother in law talks non-stop. She'd talk to walls if there isn't anybody else to listen. I could totally have worse in-laws, it's just way way way too much after this week.

And lots of work to do. The boss was at a conference, another colleague I work with was spending 3 weeks in Japan, and various tasks fell to me to complete. I don't mind the work, there was just a lot to do before my day off tomorrow.

Plus the anticipation of a day off. No expectations to check my phone whatsoever. Just get outside with somebody I love to hike, enjoy this world, and have fun.

The long weeks make the ones that fly by feel that much better. It's not so bad to have a long feeling week now and then. I finished my work, I can log off and prepare for a new day.

I wish you all a lovely Friday and weekend. I'll be back to post some lists after I get some time out tomorrow.