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Comment #4831

2015-10-26T12:28:27Z

I'm still working on it, but my current theory is that it's mostly because vacations (and staycation retreats) replace the normal rhythms of life with new patterns, and rather than switching smoothly between patterns, changing them involves a period of free-wheeling. Something like driving a standard transmission, and I need to get better with the clutch.

Comment #4830

2015-10-26T11:40:58Z

That is strange. Any idea why? It could provide important insights into your habits and mindset.

Comment #4829

2015-10-24T13:17:13Z

Here's a funny thing: I've found re-entry after my staycation to be almost as difficult as after a vacation. Except without laundry (because my wonderful husband did a wash just before packing to come home) and jet lag.

Comment #4828

2015-10-10T03:58:47Z

Congrats! Knowing you, I'm most impressed about the clothes purchases. ;) You once said you didn't understand why people look forward to down time after getting their work done because you always want to be working. I suppose now you know the feeling, you just have a much larger capacity for work than most. You might not be ambitious in career, but you certainly are ambitious!

Comment #4827

2015-10-09T18:42:19Z

Overwhelmed is the feeling, absolutely—and that's so demotivating. This retreat was perfect for me, because the 40-hour requirement powered me through the hardest part—figuring out how to set everything up to accomplish the job, which included both hardware and software purchases with associated pre-purchase research and post-purchase education. Plus a lot of thinking, trying this, trying that, changing my mind a few times ... and I haven't even gotten to the point where I need to use a scanner!

But I'm now in an enviable position: I have things set up so well that I can sit down at the computer for a few minutes and make progress. In fact, the work has become my go-to activity when I need a brief break from other jobs. Now that's an attitude that would have been unthinkable a month ago! And even though progress is slow—I've only done January of this year through part of June—"inch by inch, row by row"!

Comment #4826

2015-10-09T16:16:56Z

Good for you!

Organizing photos is on my list of things to do, but I don't think it is on my 101 Things list. I go in the room where the pictures are kept (these are ones that need to be scanned) and I am completely overwhelmed. I'll just have to take it a little at a time.

Sarah