Day 250 -- preparing for the work week

The cooler temperatures today were delightful and the air was much dryer than the past few days. I went out for two shorter walks to enjoy the temps and the sunshine of later afternoon. I worked around the house a bit and thought through activities of the coming week. My goal for today was to do things that helped me remain relaxed as we launch into the real classroom work of the term. For the most part, this worked, with a few intrusions from louder neighbours <sigh>.

Sundays have always felt like they should be calmer and I've worked to find a way to deal with the anxiety that begins to rise knowing that the following day is an office day. Luckily, the fall term seems to be a bit slower off the mark than the Winter term. So, I'm determined to take advantage of that. Life will be frenetic and over the top soon enough.  The chorus of a song ran through my mind from the moment I woke up today -- my subconscious at work, it seems <grin>. There are some great words in the second verse that I take to heart, too. It has a slow, calming tempo and a singer with a soothing voice. Enjoy!

Easy like Sunday morning -- Lionel Richie