Monday, June 30, 2008

All Work and No Play

Anyone remember that scene in The Shining where Jack Nicholson is sitting at his typewriter (with writers block) typing over and over "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"...? Well I don't think I am on the verge of a psychotic break like he was ;) but I definitely need a break.


I have finally scheduled myself 6 days off -in a row! This is a big deal for me because I haven't taken a real break since the first part of 2007. I think there are just some of us out there that like to work and I am one of them. I will go and go until I cannot go anymore and physically I will have to stop. Gratefully, that is not the case this time. I am in good health and want to keep it that way.

I am by nature a very independent person so I think it's fitting that my time off will fall over the holiday this weekend.

I am not sure exactly what I will do with my time...I didn't want to schedule too much to do... So, I most likely will head up into the mountains for a day or two. This helps me tremendously to re-charge my body, mind and spirit.

Have you taken a break lately? You don't wanna end up like Jack do you? ;)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love that picture Gabi.

Glad you're taking a break. I need them from time to time. It is amazing when I take a day off work - it doesn't feel like Saturday or Sunday when I feel obligated to "get things done". I t feels so much better - like I am free of any obligation! Watch a movie, sit outside, drive to the mall. Have coffee and take a walk. All good things.

I hope you enjoy your time off.

Sadie

Anonymous said...

I love that picture Gabi.

Glad you're taking a break. I need them from time to time. It is amazing when I take a day off work - it doesn't feel like Saturday or Sunday when I feel obligated to "get things done". I t feels so much better - like I am free of any obligation! Watch a movie, sit outside, drive to the mall. Have coffee and take a walk. All good things.

I hope you enjoy your time off.

Sadie