This has been...a day.
My stress has been through the roof, and I am anxiously awaiting the moment when I can just stop and do something mindless.
I struggled through an assignment for my class that I thought was nearly done, but when I received some clarification, it sent me in a new direction. I was grateful for the information, as it allowed me to complete the assignment more accurately. However, I felt the time constraint. It reminded me of college when I stayed up all night finishing a paper. It's only 8:57 right now, but I was starting to feel terrified that I might not find the words and be up later than I wanted.
These days, I like to settle down by 8:30 p.m. I have so much on my mind, and I need the time to just be still and calm. It helps me rest easier. I'm hoping to find some peace, even with it being later than I hoped, still having things to do, and just trying to get through this day of ups and downs.
I'm going to go get those things done, make a cup of chamomile tea, post, and then comment. It will be a good way to end the night.
Taking that down time is so crucial! I'm feeling the pressure today too--trying to catch up on things that just didn't get done during the week. Tea helps!
ReplyDeleteI didn't mean to post anonymously! That was me!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing your assignment! I remember those days when an assignment I thought was done turned out to need a lot more work--SO stressful! Your post does a great job of describing the winding down of a day. I'm looking forward to that myself!
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