29 Days

I love the feeling of finally making a decision that I've been agonizing over and feeling like it was the best move I could have possibly made. As of today, I have successfully completed a full year at UOP, which means I only have one more to go. I took two measly weeks off since that first dedicated day online. Today, I opted to take a 29 day break. I admit, 29 is an awkward number. I think that's why I like it. It also happens to be the maximum amount of time I can take off without having to reapply for financial aid when I get back.

What am I going to do with the next 29 days of freedom? I am thrilled with the overwhelming feeling of "I have absolutely no idea!" By taking this break, I have freed up at least ten hours a week in my schedule. TEN HOURS! Wow. I need a moment to soak that in…….

Okay, I'm back. Like I was saying… what am I going to do with all that free time? Well, for starters, I am vowing to not fill even a single minute of it with anything work related. Absolutely not. That is my first and most sacred rule for the next 29 days.

Maybe I will use it to finally get back to writing. I can read the stack of books that have been piling up on my desk all year. I will have time to jog more than three times a week (watch out now!) I can actually watch the Laker playoffs (oh, what a dream come true!) And maybe, just maybe, I will sit and do absolutely nothing.

Today is a good day.