Thursday night I was in one of those anxious panicky moods that my husband hates because it means that neither of us are going to get any sleep - and not in a good way.
Everything was making me cranky - work was too slow - not enough sales but work was also too busy - too much to do and a certification test to take on Friday afternoon from 3-4.
I haven't sold as much as I would have liked so income is down while expenses - namely food and fuel are most definitely up.
We need to have some work done to our summer house before - oh crap - it's already summer. And I need to have quite a bit of work done to my "real" house as soon as - oh right, as soon as we have "extra" money to do it.
My neighbor friends were angry at me but I had no idea why and another friend had neglected to invite my son to her son's birthday party.
The lawn needed to be mowed, there was laundry to be done. We needed groceries for the week. My back was killing me but I didn't get to run, etc. etc. etc. and there you go - rolling your eyes just like my husband did and begging - "Can we please get some sleep?"
WHO THE HELL CAN SLEEP AT A TIME LIKE THIS?
And then Friday came and I crammed for my certification test. It went okay but most importantly is was over. And seconds after it was over I yelled, "LET'S GO TO THE BEACH" and we did.
We picked up pizza on the way and sat 20 feet from the surf eating pizza and drinking Diet Coke and all was right with the world.
Saturday I stood with my feet in the water (FREEZING!) thinking, "OMG! There is SO MUCH SUMMER LEFT and I am SO HAPPY!"
Monday, after three days at the beach with nothing more stressful to deal with than what was lurking in the depts of our tidepool I am feeling much better.
The deal that was KILLING me on Friday seems more manageable and more likely to close. The work on my house that seemed like it needed to be done yesterday now seems like it can wait until tomorrow.
It's amazing what a three day weekend in your favorite place can do.
What did you do this weekend? And what is your favorite place?
Have you ever been to Cape Cod?
Sounds like you had a great decompression weekend.I am in need of one of those very soon. We had cold, wind, rain and fog all weekend! The sun is out today and I have to work. Figures.
Never been to Cape Cod but it sounds wonderful!
Posted by: Sassyblondebitch.wordpress.com | May 31, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I am often feeling that panic in my brain lately as well. Everything is going up.. except salaries. ACK!
My favorite place would be up northern Ontario. Except for the deer flies, fishing and jumping off the giant boulders into the lake. Ahh. I can't wait to bring my boys there some day soon.
Haven't been to Cape Cod; it's on the list.
Posted by: Lady Estrogen | May 31, 2011 at 09:09 AM
I live on cape cod, so yes. Which beach did you end up at?
Posted by: abby | May 31, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Oh, I hate the anxiety jags, too! Just had a doozy two Sunday nights ago. Phew...thank good-ness they fade. We did Kung Fu Panda, beer and brats, and sitting in the sun by the pool for 5 hours while eating pot luck. It was GOOD.
My favorite place ... how about Torrey Pines State Beach? Never been to Cape Cod...
Posted by: Debbie S. | May 31, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Going through a panic myself. Another possible career opportunity. I just don't know the details to make the decision, but I have gone over every possible "what if" in my head! (Driving my husband crazy!) Three days of no work, no school, lots of sleeping in, cuddling, we went fishing once, two cookouts, an afternoon of swimming, and lots of couch time, too.
Posted by: Tracy | May 31, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Cape Cod is my favorite place on earth. My family's summer home is the only home we never moved away from. It's where Nate and I held the reception for our wedding. It's where I want to be every minute of every day. WHEN CAN I GO?!
Posted by: Mrs. MidAtlantic | May 31, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Same as you, beach beach beach with a bit of work thrown in for good measure.
I live on the South Shore, go down the cape every chance I get. Love it!
Posted by: Amy | May 31, 2011 at 10:25 AM
My family owns the Nantucket bakeshop- so we are on the Cape often to visit! often all is right with the world after a visit (but sometimes you get the family drama, which negates the beauty of the cape... but I digress)
Posted by: cece | May 31, 2011 at 10:40 AM
I wish I could say we did something fun and exciting! I worked most of it, but yesterday we went on a drive to NJ. Nothing terribly exciting, but it was good to get out of the house. We're actually going to Cape Cod for the first time in July, and I'm really looking forward to it. Any good places we should hit up while we're there? :)
Posted by: Sarah | May 31, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Never been to Cape Cod, might visit when the water warms up (hate cold water). I thought I'm the only one who gets these anxiety attacks. It feels I'm buried under tons of things that should have or should be done and there is no time, money or desire to tackle them. As for the weekend - didn't do anything special, just lazied around and enjoyed the hot Mexican weather :D
Posted by: Valentina@baby quilts | June 01, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Man, can I relate. I am so cranky today. and it's all about the little things. I'm just trying to breathe through it. I love, love, love Cape Cod. I live in the Midwest so I don't get to the beach as often as I'd like but Truro is one of my most favorite vacation places ever. I just hung around with friends this weekend.
Posted by: Melanie | June 01, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Never been to the Cape, but it sounds like a beautiful face. Friend of mine in middle school used to summer there (lucky her!).
I need an attitude adjustment! My weekend while fun certainly didn't leave me feeling like my to do list was any more manageable!
Posted by: Marta | June 01, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Having had a fair few dummy-spits of my own lately I do appreciate how a day in the sun can help immensely!
Oh Cape Cod - on our way in we passed a little road side seafood place, on our way out we deserted the rest of the family to detour ourselves directly into Fultons - amazing hot chips, lobster roll and clam chowder. Makes me drool just thinking about it!
Posted by: JJ | June 02, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Your blog was suggested to me and this post is similar to my weekend. Sleepness weeknights of "OMG I have TOO MUCH TO DO!" were driving me nuts. I take refuge in my parents house. Though I had much to read, HW to do, a quiz to take, and countless of other things to do, I needed the break. I only got to spend Sat there, but come Sunday, my mind was settled enough to Ace my quiz. I call it needing some SLOW.
Posted by: Jade | November 07, 2011 at 06:28 PM