Well, today’s the 5th and the beginning of a new week. Monday is here, but this time I’m full of anticipation instead of dread or fatigue.

I caught myself waking up, checking the clock multiple times from 3am and on, finally getting up 5 minutes before my alarm.

Last week was packed, work full but heart light. The illness that seemed to plague our house finally lifted, items on the perpetual list getting checked off, one by one, and the knowledge of my first week off in 4 years kept my energy levels high.

Work seemed to multiply as I ensured as many details were done as possible, knowing I would be away,

Then the weekend was more of the same- groceries, cleaning, cooking; making sure I was leaving the house set up for my family.

And now, today,

The anticipation is almost unbearable. I search the weather reports, surprised and excited to see I will be flying into summer,

Not that I planned on a vacation, but still. Going from November into July is always a treat.

My first conference for my side gig, my first love. I’ll bring my true love with me, and together these things are making me think I could fly without the plane.

Nanowrimo is in full effect, although technically I haven’t worked on my project yet, I’ve finished another one this week, and I’ll finish my real project when I get back.

This week is for learning, catching up on sleep, and meeting some people I’ve only met on Facebook in real life.

I can’t wait to get there!