The week between Christmas and the new year feels like I am living in a twilight zone. While my family is basking in vacation mode, unaware of the day of the week and unconcerned about anything beyond entertainment and eating, I am juggling conference calls and work projects. Because our social circle is heavy with both teachers and students, it feels like the entire world is on vacation this week except for me. (Of course I know this is not true.)
Temporarily resuming my summer schedule of waking early to work in the quiet has been helpful and exhausting. I am fairly confident that my body won't adjust to the sleep changes until next week when I can resume my normal schedule. In the meantime, coffee and tea have become my companions.
I don't begrudge anybody a vacation, but it is hard to be the only person with daily responsibilities. After all, I want to play too! I'm going to work to strike a balance today so I can try to enjoy this strange time of year.
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