Is it MONDAY already?

I am exhausted. The fundraiser was a great success, much fun was had by all who attended, and thankfully the weather pixies held off the deluge until after the festivites had ended. I have to confess that my favorite part was seeing everybody's creative bumper stickers...I haven't picked an absolute favorite yet..they were ALL so good. A rural parking area of grass and gravel filled with sturdy vehicles sporting canoe racks and muddy wheel wells made my heart sing. The Mommymobile was very happy with her Knitting is Sexy sticker on the back window.
The mood was hopeful, the music was good (the band was a little worried at first, that they would be Too Loud, but I pointed out that the future of the free world could only be HELPED by some rock n roll ;) Kids ran around playing croquet and chasing chickens and jumping on the trampoline....
sigh.
It has been 22 years since I woke up on a Monday morning and had NOTHING on my list involving meds schedules or who to pick up where and when for what therapy appointment. I wish I could say *Oh Happy Day* but truthfully it is Pouring outside, and in my heart as well. What do I do now? I've been toying with the idea of going back to Law school to become a full fledged Educational Advocate with Credentials...but today I don't have the energy to make my own bed. I'll probably be trying to find my way clear over the next few weeks to set a Goal (in my typically overambitious fashion) or two and then get my nose back to the grindstone to really accomplish the Next Big Thing.
The Olympics are over (Greece is on my Must Visit list, those shots of the Agean Sea just made me drool)
What is that word for the letdown you get after you finally get the advanced degree and then have a panic attack at the idea of leaving the security of academia?
Good lord, my brain is fried.

Comments

[Nathania]

Oh, Greta! The GOAL needn't be set right away. It's so easy to get caught up in all the DOING. Take some time to concentrate on BEING. Drink tea. Run. Catch up on much deserved YOU time. You need it. Better yet, come to California!

[Christine]

I second Nathania's suggestion that you take some time to relax, reflect and settle in to your transformed circumstances. Your inner voice and spirit will tell you what's NEXT in due time!

I'm so glad to hear that your event went well! As a veteran of many such events, it's always such a thrill during the event when things are going well and such a huge relief when they are DONE with!

Big hugs and good thoughts to you and the poodle princess! Love ya!

[Norma]

Also, take it from me, it's not over yet. There will be the calls and the functions and the meets and games and performances to attend. You'll still be very active in all that, and happily so. And in the now five-plus years that my daughter has been away, I've sent her cards and letters almost every day, and a package at least once a month -- once a week in the beginning. You know, it doesn't have to be much, just silly little things, but they just love to get mail. But of course, you already knew that. I'm just babbling. (((hugs)))

[Larry]

Hope Gaston isn't going to cause you any problems. Or any of the others that seem to be heading toward you.

It must be a little like retirement. The first few days were eerie beyond anything I'd known. You choose something, you get it and then wonder why. On the other hand, it's amazing how quickly the time fills up with new, other things. Warm thoughts though. And California is nice right now.

[J Strizzy]

Mm-hm, California is indeed very nice right now -- summer's just starting in the Bay Area and visitors are always welcome...

[Margene]

Rest well...take time to decompress and regroup. Spend the day sipping tea (or your favorite beverage and staring at the wall..it's all good.

[Melissa]

I agree with everyone else - don't make plans yet. Settle in. Listen.

Go to California.

[catherine]

I am struggling to finish an advanced degree, so I share your pain. I'm reading kathleen Norriss's "Cloister Walk", where sge discusses the feeling of 'acedia' which could be defined as listlessness or depression- applicable here I think. She cites one of the desert fathers as saying it is best remedied through prayer and psalmody, and methinks he was right! Do pick up this book. It is wonderful. Take care!

[Teresa]

What a wise web of friends...there's nothing I can really add except to take a deep breath, breathing in what everyone has written here and breathing out the sadness, stess and shoulds.

Then do it again.
And again.
And again.

Remember: The only constant is change.

[Teresa]

What a wise web of friends...there's nothing I can really add except to take a deep breath, breathing in what everyone has written here and breathing out the sadness, stess and shoulds.

Then do it again.
And again.
And again.

Remember: The only constant is change.

[Rachael]

Hmmm... you say the Olympics are over? I think you're right,and that kind of let-down for ANY athlete can be so hard.....
Sending you light and love and a hand to hold through this liminal time....
xoxo,
Rachael.

[Kim]

So very many choices, and you have so very many talents. To echo the sentiments of those who have commented before me---rest. The answer will come to you.

[Celia]

OK, Greta. Now it's my turn to sympathize. Just give yourself some time. I agree with Kim, the answer will come to you. And I agree with Nathania,Larry, J Strizzy, & Melissa. California is very nice in the fall and all of us would welcome you with open arms.
I'm in New York: marching to protest the RNC and otherwise moving on through this transition from full to empty nest. But I'll be home on Thursday. In California. And anything I'd be happy to do I can to help a sister empty-nester. Hugs and kisses.