It was really good to have a week off. I think this was my first full week since June and between now and then have been a stressful few weeks work wise with some big projects. I really should make the effort to take more time off work since I always end up carrying days over. That’s not going to happen this side of Xmas though due to other projects I have to get done. I know sometimes it sounds like I don’t like my job but I do (mostly). It just takes a lot out of me mentally sometimes… although that’s a thought that makes me feel guilty considering i’m just a programmer and there are other people out there doing way more important jobs.
It really was just a week of relaxation which is exactly what I enjoy from my holidays. I enjoy city breaks etc. (such as my trip to Vegas last new years) but there are times where I want to be extremely boring and spend my days laid back.
Luckily for me, that was how most of the days worked out. Rubbish TV, alcohol and food that was probably incredibly bad for me in a forest, near the mountains miles away from my office.
From what I can remember:
Monday – Chinese (Duck Spring Rolls)
Tuesday – Italian (Spaghetti Carbonara and Garlic Bread)
Wednesday – A Bit of Everything (Onion Bahji’s, Garlic Pizza Bread with Cheese and ribs in a honey glaze)
Thursday – Indian (Chicken Korma)
I’m thinking I need to continue that theme tonight with pizza before trying to make an effort to become healthy next week.
Regular trips out were made to get fresh air, buy more alcohol and buy more Pringles (BBQ FTW). A bowling trip was also made midweek which I did win, although I was a little disappointed with my scores. I started OK, got a little better in the second game and then it all went downhill from there. I’m out of practice! This is probably the first time I have bowled since March.
These things are always over too soon though. I’m always torn going away due to losing the home comforts but that’s measured by the getting away from work and everything that annoys me about everyday life. However two days and I’ll be back in the craziness that is our office. I just hope I can convince this weekend that it wants to go sloooowly.
6.30am on Monday is going to be painful.
Pictures will follow as soon as I am happy with the editing.
To be honest iam rather sad its over. I felt like I was talking a vacation of my own…vicariously enjoying it through you
Now its back to the stresses of work. :/
Mmmmm i love the week’s menu. I can haz some too?