Not Miss A Beat

Without skipping a beat, I was back in Texas on Thursday and reported to work on Friday.  There wasn't any rest for the weary.  Vacation is supposed to be a time of rest and relaxation, but it felt as if I had worked the entire time.  As a result, I was both mentally and physically tired from all my travels.  Yesterday (Monday), I had a much-needed day off from any social and contractual obligations.  Of course I had a few chores to take care of and errands to run, but I had the entire day at my leisure.  In the midst of all the running around with laundry, donating blood, and what-not, I did manage to meet my maternal aunt for coffee at a local shop near Texas Christian University.  By the end of the day, I was exhausted all over again.  Thankfully I have another day off to look forward to on Friday.  Other than laundry, I have no plans to ever leave the apartment that day.  Ha ha!  Hopefully I can fully recover from my vacation in the near future.  Until then, I better take care of myself by getting some rest.  Good night!

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