For the next two weeks Congress is in recess — YIPPEE! — and I could not be happier because it means that I can dedicate the “extra” hours I get back to the things I’ve been neglecting — both work and personal.
So where will I find the “extra” hours? For starters, my day won’t be bookended by early morning breakfasts and late evening dinners, nor will I have lunches, meetings, briefings, and conference calls in between; I won’t have to worry about attending fundraisers; and I’ll certainly receive far fewer phone calls and email messages each day.
These “extra” hours in the day will allow me to get through my impossibly long call log — the one where half the people on it are caught up in a never-ending game of phone tag with me; I can focus on cleaning up my email inbox and sent folders since I’m really manic about my email filing system! On the personal side of the equation, I can catch up with friends over a leisurely lunch or dinner or just on the phone; have time to go to the dry cleaners and the post office and the bank; enjoy some quiet time and reading (see my post, “What The Accidental Lobbyist Is Reading”). Also, I’m currently involved in a couple of volunteer community activities so now I can dedicate some time to those projects; and I’ve been neglecting my 2010 Happiness Challenge so I’ll use this time to get back on track. And, last but not least, I can devote some quality time to this blog!
Posted by Bee on March 28, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Very nice! Congressional recess == more play time for you. sounds like a pleasant early birthday gift to me!
Posted by Gloria Gardner on March 29, 2010 at 12:13 am
Great writing. Hope you are able to take the “recess time” to accomplish your goals.
Posted by Courtney on March 31, 2010 at 9:38 am
Yay Kimmie! Enjoy your break and I hope you have a fabulous birthday!!
Posted by KJ on April 12, 2010 at 7:32 am
Tell us more about your email filing system! Any good tips?