Summer

Summer is a wonderful invention. Really. Whoever thought of giving students, who have worked hard for 9 solid months, 3 months of vacation, sunshine, and bliss, my hats off to them (figuratively, as I'm not wearing a hat, but you get it). 

This summer is one of the last I will probably have as much freedom as I have now, being jobless and all. However California is calling, and I will be spending about 6 weeks out there starting June 26th. I think my favorite part of summer is the time it gives me away from deadline and stress in general. Of course I still have responsibilities and such, but nowhere near the pressure I feel from when school starts in August to when it ends in May. 

It's a season of relaxation, a type of sabbath if you will. Sitting here after sleeping in, going for a bike ride, swimming, and organizing my CD collection, I realize why God calls us to take a sabbath. Because despite my hardest efforts, I'm not superwoman. I can't do everything forever. And I'm not supposed to. 

Thankfully, I have time to recoup from the hectic schedule and life I lead from August to May. And don't get me wrong, I love to be busy and I love everything I'm doing and learning during this time in my life. I love the pressure of being in charge and getting things done...I thrive on it. For awhile. And then I need a break. A short time-out on reality.

Thank you summer.