Okay....so I've made it through my first full week of not working. I'm in my second week and still feel like I'm on a slight "high". I've managed to volunteer to be a chaperone for my daughter's school field trip, setup and attend volunteering community service opportunities for her social studies project and tutor my kids after school and helped them bring their test scores up by two complete grades! WOW...not to mention having dinner completed by 4pm, grocery and laundry done prior to everyone getting home and a house that is spotless!
I don't know how long this "high" will last but I'm telling you, it's something that I have been missing out on. I feel like I am actually contributing to a matter that has a huge payoff....MY LIFE! I choose to be an active participant in it instead of wandering around like a zombie or a robot hooked to a cattle call bell that has to move precisely each time that bell goes off. WTH was I thinking????
Stay tuned...I am certain there will be pitfalls ahead; like when that mortgage is due and it hits me that..."Oh, I can't contribute to that fund anymore....I don't have a job!" sigh...but a good sigh, for now.
Toodles,
-T
Tammi: First of all, your autosynopsis is a true reflection of how comfortable you are with who you are and you're cognizant of your positive traits and flaws. Second, I look forward to reading your occassional posts about being hands-on more at the homefront. It takes bravery to walk away from a job, but you're bringing yourself closer to family - a welcoming trade-off! You can't put a price on peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteYour friend,
Toshua Phillips