Summertime passtimes…

At least I can say that there is one thing going well in my life at the moment…

I’m really enjoying rowing! I find myself looking forward to each Monday and Wednesday evening, and I’ve even asked the coaches to be put on a sub list for when they require an extra body (when someone can’t make a class) on the other days. In fact, rowing seems to be one of the only non-work-related outlets I have at the moment.

This brings me to, of course, what I’m going to do in my off-hours during the rest of summer. I have got to stop working the ridiculous hours I have been lately and start enjoying my life… But, I believe I’ve forgotten what it means to enjoy life outside of work on the most part. It’s an absolutely foreign concept to leave work before 8pm, except these days to row, and I still find myself back at work once I’m done.

In the past few months, the only time I’ve had besides a few fun evenings out with friends on the weekends, have been to meet someone new on a date (And, even then, I go back to work afterwards). Since I’ve decided not to date right now to get my head back in the right frame of mind, I am at a loss for a passtime other than to catch up on work-related projects.

That’s not good.

It’s the freekin’ summer… And I don’t have a clue how to spend these days having some fun. Most of my friends are coupled off, so they’re busy on the most part doing their thing. I can say, for the first time in almost four years that I’ve been divorced, I miss being married. It’s not about having someone there all the time to do something with, it’s having a reason to leave work at a reasonable hour, and have someone there to plan things with for these awesome summer months. It’s nice to know that someone is looking forward to spending time with you. Instead, I look forward to getting ahead with work.

Don’t I sound like a complete work-aholic. I guess I should follow my own advice that I often dole out to others — That is, if there isn’t any excitement around me, create some. (read: Good excitement… Not drama!) So, hey you guys… Invite me out in the evenings! I’ll try to do the same for you!

ps: I’m really looking forward to the meet-up on Thursday night!