I was not happy when my weekend plans for Memorial Day fell through. I was thrilled! Like many home based professionals, we relish any ounce of what appears to be extra time comes along to get ahead. Of course this is all an illusion. We never really get ahead and there never really is extra time. I prefer the illusion so I’m sticking with it for the time being. I am not one to advocate working during family time. If you have read my articles around the holidays, I implore home based professionals to take time off. After all, we work around the clock and never have the luxury of paid holidays or sick days so it is only right we take a break. I still believe that. I still want you to take time off to spend with your family. Having said all of that, I will be working all weekend long and feeling great about it.
I didn’t start out planning to work on Memorial Day weekend. I started out thinking we would be busy with family and cook outs. I feel so far behind that I did not prepare adequately to take that much time off. I was feeling a bit stressed but tried to remain calm. What is it they say, “keep calm and have a cupcake”, well no amount of cupcakes keep me from shuddering at the thought of taking three whole days off. Then it happened. A break in the clouds appeared as plans were broken and I was free to work. I know, I am crazy. However, I am involved in a launch of an ebook next week and the work on the preparations is just beginning. I am behind in my freelance work. On top of that I have to end the school year and get narratives written up to fulfill the homeschooling laws in my state. I also have another ebook I am writing and a pile of laundry that may as well be called a room divider. Yes, I overbooked myself and I am trying to find a way out. So, I welcome the weekend to focus on getting my life in order so I can enjoy the summer.
What about you? Taking a work weekend or spending time with family?