My Day "Off"

 It has been a very busy season. I have had long weeks where I taught and worked my regular job at least 5 days a week. Most locations included long drives which cut into my sleep and free time. Birthday season has been upon us, as well,  with 3 birthdays in 3 weeks. I have made it to most celebrations, but not all. One weekend was Leanne's birthday weekend where she had an out-of-town friend over and they had a party on Sunday evening. By Monday, my only day off that week, the house was a disaster with post-weekend hosting and parties. So, on that precious day off this is what I did:

-took the cat to the vet for a follow up appointment then dropped the cat off at home

-went to Joann's for clearance quilting fabric and then Costco for groceries

-did 5 loads of laundry

-cleaned out the refrigerator

-cleaned the kitchen



-finished Seda's quilt

                                                      

I logged over 15,000 steps that day, which is more than a typical 12-hour workday for me!

As evidenced by Seda's smile, the day ended very rewardingly.

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