It Was a Very Looong Weekend, Indeed

We had no plans this past weekend. Normally, I look forward to a no-plans weekend. I absolutely love doing whatever I want, puttering around the house, and getting caught up on trivial things. This is especially true when I am working because I need time like that to feel more balanced with my life. I'm not one to jam-pack activities on the weekends, rather, I like to recharge my batteries and take it easy. Guess you could say I'm a homebody at heart. I do love being home.

That said, it was quite a contrast this weekend, us having zero plans. I found myself very restless. Being unemployed, my house is rather clean and tidy. The laundry is done. The fridge is fairly stocked. So, what to do with myself?? It was brutally hot here on Saturday, but Sunday the clouds settled in and I decided to seize the moment for a good power walk around my neighborhood. {I am not one of those swing-your-arms-vigorously-back-and-forth-kind-of-walkers...they make me giggle.} As I walked, I realized that life could be changing in a dramatic way, very soon. This job I've been interviewing for over the past two months could take us out-of-state, which would mean so long, Florida. So long sunny days, hot weather, flip flops, and really fresh seafood. And hello to corporate life again, high heels, and...WINTER. {One thing I would not miss about Florida? Hurricane season!! Hate it!}

I will admit that I had a moment of sheer panic a week ago Sunday night. Sitting in my hotel room, the evening before my final interview, I sat there and wondered, "What am I doing? How did I get here?" Have you ever had a moment of clarity like that? It's scary but also refreshing. Scary because of the unknown, and yet refreshing because you're slowly moving outside of your comfort zone and possibly beginning a new chapter in life.

So, after my neighborhood walk on Sunday, I decided to throw on the swimsuit and head out to the pool for a little bit. I sat there realizing how my pool days might be over soon, if not for a new job, but for the beginning of Florida's rainy season {we are expecting to get socked with rain this week}. There was another woman at the pool who told me she's from Washington state visiting a friend before she heads to Miami for a conference. We talked about how wonderful it is to shed all those layers of clothes and finally soak in the sun after a long winter. I certainly remember how that feels. As much as I look forward to moving on, there is a small part of me that will be sad to leave Florida. I am a Leo and us Leos love the sun. I will miss it.

Tomorrow: I just finished an incredible book about...handbags! My favorite topic. Can't wait to tell you about it!