6 Weeks Off

I haven't NOT worked since the age of 14. Even when I'm on vacation I feel guilty about not working. I have it a little bit ingrained in me that I should be busy All. The. Time. I have a hard time embracing laziness or not panicking if I'm not working.

Therefore I'm in a bit of a panic about not working for the next 6 weeks. I am putting pressure on myself to rush out and take the first available job - I don't care if it's 4X less than what I make right now. HOWEVER, I have been clinging - CLINGING I tell you - to the verse from the Bible that says, "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." (Exodus 14:14).

My 6 week "time off" is involuntarily and, in my opinion, unfair. I am one of the most experienced and well-liked teachers in our program, so cutting my hours is a bit of a "punishment" from my boss, who dislikes that I spoke up about needing better communication in our program this semester. HOWEVER, it's also a good opportunity for me to diversify(link). I have a ton of interests and skills - I don't want to limit myself to one job being my only source of income and I needed this reminder to branch out, figure things out, and take new steps. I'm still going to REST, but I'm going to do a lot of letting go, too. :)

Here's Project 1 that got finished this week:

Yep, organizing my CD's. They're in two shoeboxes right now because I couldn't find any storage boxes I liked today. Will hit up IKEA when I'm in Edmonton in two weeks.
I still have to alphabetize them and make labels, but this was a HUGE project and well worth doing. DVD's are up next if I can find the DVD slips I need.