Day 254 -- the weekend approaches

Today things went fairly well at work with just a few bumps with technology, but nothing major. Classes went wonderfully and things on the 'to do' list got completed -- even if it was at 10 PM <smile>. I am now settling in to a nice cup of chai and a wonderful bran muffin (trans fat free from a wonderful bakery down the highway <smile>). It appears that for now the loudest of the neighbourhood parties has been shut down, so sleep may not be as elusive as it looked 15 minutes ago.

We are nearing the weekend. There will be housework and office work to complete, with hopes of a bit of time to do a couple of 'me' things, too. This doesn't mean that I am wishing my life away -- something my 98 year old friend has reminded me not to do <smile> -- but it means that I am looking forward to the change of pace that comes with the weekend. I am not in the office, but at home. That small change of venue makes a big difference. I often find this syndrome interesting -- our current economic system is build around a 5 day work week. Even though  many of us work weekends, there seems to be a majority who do not. This adds a type of mythology to the weekend, a concept that not all people are able to enjoy. I've worked in health care and had two days off during the week. Believe me, it is so not the same as a Saturday and Sunday off. Interesting how society has built itself around these two days as times to kick back or celebrate surviving another week -- like we deserve something special. So many layers to this concept that unpacking it would take a book -- at least. 

The song today addresses the excitement experienced by many people with the approaching weekend -- in particular Saturday night. This version is performed by two great singers with one playing a mean banjo <smile>. Enjoy!

Almost Saturday Night -- John Fogerty and Keith Urban