Not too tired to whine.
June 15, 2006
Why is it that the summer affects me so? I am lethargic. I am sleepy. I am tired of working. I had a dream last night that I quit my job and went to an audition for the Pussycat Dolls. And they hired me. Is it a sign?
For the past two days my brain has been mush. The quality of my work product would probably be better if a twelve-year-old did it. I have been so tired that at the end of the day (when it is time for me to leave work), the thought of standing up and walking downstairs to my car is just too much. Instead, I want to melt out of my chair and collapse in a heap on the floor, and then not move for another forty-eight hours. But my husband expects me to come home. And be...you know...present. Or something.
Last night when I went to bed, it was still daylight outside. I think I fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. Is that possible? To nestle your head into your pillow and immediately fall asleep? I wish there was a way I could monitor the exact moment sleeping occurs, because knowing when I close my eyes is just not enough.
Sometimes I wonder whether I should have been a school teacher. I mean, I guess it's wrong to want to teach only because you get an entire summer for vacation, plus lots of holidays throughout the year, but that's enough motivation for plenty of teachers. And right now, it's sounding quite appealing.
Comments
As a teacher who is on her first real day of summer vacation, I can say, unequivocally, that YES, it is totally worth it to still be sitting in my PJ's at 12:13 pm on a Thursday. There are a lot of extremely annoying aspects of being a teacher, but summer vacation is always enough for me to remember why I like it!
Posted by: Allison | June 15, 2006 11:13 AM
Maybe you should be a musician where everyday is like summer vacation!
Posted by: steve | June 15, 2006 11:52 AM
Be a school librarian ... much cooshier!
~Jef
Posted by: Thunderfish | June 15, 2006 12:06 PM
I definitely should have considered teaching. Actually, I really regret not going to grad school for my PhD. College teaching - that is good stuff. Paid sabbaticals, summers off, boondoggle research trips and conferences, plus living in some quaint yet hip college town.
Alternatively, why couldn't we all have been born European? My Euro friends get like 10 weeks of vacation a year, plus all of August off. They are CONSTANTLY traveling and seem to have a much higher standard of living even though we generally make more money. It's somewhat infuriating.
Posted by: Lawyerish | June 15, 2006 12:56 PM
I thought about being a teacher for about a week when I was considering what I wanted to be when I grew up...and though the summer long vacation was in capital letters on the "Pro" side of why I wanted to be a teacher...except there were a few items on the "Con" side that for some reason made me go with Accounting...so now I am in the same state as you, I dream about going outside, seeing the sun, and praying that the weekend would come sooner and last longer! So, sweet dreams Jes! And I hope you enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Melinda | June 15, 2006 01:15 PM
I am starting to think the same... perhaps we should go for it together? Summers off would be SO FREAKING NICE.
Posted by: Emily | June 15, 2006 01:49 PM
Totally agree about being Euro. Pretty embarrassing to go on vacation for four days and meet Europeans who are on "holiday" for six weeks. They always look at us as if we are crazy. But then I remember I have better dental.
Posted by: Jenn | June 15, 2006 03:42 PM
This thing about being European? Sign me up. I'd much rather pay outright for dental care and know that I have tons of vacation at my disposal.
When we were in Manila, we met a couple from Amsterdam who were on holiday. FOR EIGHT MONTHS. Traveling around Asia.
That's it: I'm moving.
Posted by: jes | June 15, 2006 03:49 PM
By the way, I also get SO tired in the summer. The heat. It is so draining. And I feel like the ozone or some other component in the air makes the air quality worse, so you're not getting enough energy-providing oxygen. Or something.
Of course, I also get really tired in the winter because of the shortened daylight hours.
So basically, I'm always tired. Does anyone have a pillow?
Posted by: Lawyerish | June 15, 2006 03:56 PM
I totally agree on the getting sleepier in the summer thing. I hate it in August when it's so hot that nothing sounds good to eat. Ick.
I was thinking just last night, too, about how awesome it would be to be a teacher right now. But only in the summer. And for Christmas break. I think I'll ask my boss about that. I'll just work for him outside of those times and be a teacher the rest. That would be cool.
Posted by: my life is brilliant | June 15, 2006 05:27 PM
Random thought:
A little while back a friend of yours visited my site when I mentioned the tea room I work at, and she left a comment asking about it. I don't think she left a url or anything, so I am using your blog to communicate with her. Thanks!
It is the Chocolate Angel in Richardon on Campbell Rd (@ Nantucket). They are open for lunch Tues thru Sat, and they stay pretty booked, so your best chance is to make a reservation. The food is DEEELISH! :-)
Posted by: Allison | June 15, 2006 05:48 PM
I was so tired yesterday that I tried to tell RR a story unsuccessfully four times in five minutes.
I'd start talking and then lose my train of thought. Then, I'd just be standing there, trying to remember what I was talking about (I knew I had a point). So, I'd backtrack and start the story again - only to forget what I was talking about yet again.
Thank goodness this was happening with RR. She's always so sweet, and just smiled and told me to go home and go to bed before I hurt myself.
I don't think I ever finished my story...
Posted by: Deals | June 15, 2006 06:19 PM
Girl I have 3 kids and summer does the SAME thing for me. I'd be a teacher just to get summer's off too.
Not sure if you drink coffee but I think it's time to go drink some, that or, you know, break out the crack. Whatever works.
It's nice to meet another blogHER that is going to BlogHEr... :0)
Posted by: Virenda | June 15, 2006 09:11 PM
Me too! I thought it was allergies to the whole godforsaken environment. But...maybe I'm just LAZY. Hmm. You may be on to something.
Posted by: Lena | June 15, 2006 09:21 PM
Is it weird that reading your post title makes me think "Aint too proud to beg?".
Posted by: Lena | June 15, 2006 09:22 PM
the hammock looks fantastic
Posted by: Jayleigh | June 15, 2006 10:00 PM