Relaxing Techniques

Day 2, Monday

12:00 am - 4:30 am When we entered Delaware County, the road essentially disappeared. So much for getting a nap while on the road though I found our conversations interesting. My boss kept asking if his driving was making me nervous, which it wasn't but the other idiots and the road conditions had me a bit concerned. Around 2:00 am, my boss quipped that it was only midnight in SLC. I pointed out that I was typically in bed at that time, with Saturday being the exception. A little after 2:30, we exited the interstate and followed James' tire tracks to the gas station.

Arriving home,  Bartle and Cleo greeted me rather enthusiastically. Since my last meal had been lunch at the airport, I was starving and pleased to discover James had made pumpkin muffins. He did this upon my return from the FGS conference as well so this is becoming a nice tradition. After a desperately needed shower (I feel gross after flying), I was happy to see some of the dryness from SLC was already dissipating. The dry air in SLC had wrought damage to my hair and skin. In the meantime, Bartle enjoyed some misdeeds, which caused me to yell at him. James gleefully informed me that Bartle had not exhibited any of these behaviors while I was gone and that I obviously bring out the worst in him.

Before falling asleep, I told James to wake me so I could clear the drive since he needed to go to work.

11:30 am -  2:00 am I slept through my alarms which was expected and received the wake-up call from the pets who were crawling over me trying to get my attention. Getting up was difficult and I had to hunt for my meds and recall my routines which had been altered while I was away. I had not unpacked my suitcase and nothing was laid out for the morning so I was in a state of confusion. I eventually discovered James outside clearing the last section of the drive. He hadn't wanted to wake me which was sweet.

It took a great deal of willpower but I forced myself to truly take the day off. Within a couple of hours, I felt the need to be productive so I washed one load of laundry. Following a change in routine, I am supposed to grant my body a day of complete rest, but I rarely adhere to this because I'm conscious of the work that is waiting for me. Today was a rarity. I remained in my pajamas all day and did not work on any programs or open any work-related emails or complete the household chore list that appears to be the same length as when I left. I took the snow day and enjoyed a book and periodically napped but this also led to me remaining awake late into the night.