The light at the end of the tunnel, indeed. Somehow the audit questions have all been answered and the backup documents provided. (IYKYK!) The October financial reports have been finalized. Of course, there are a gazillion things that have been pushed off onto the back burners that will need to be dealt with, but none of them are at an “Oh God! Oh God! We’re all gonna die!” level of priority.
I always forget what this feels like. Sort of like that cool down period when you’ve just finished a marathon. Perhaps the proper response is to have a couple of bananas and some Gatorade.
Most of the post-deadline balance disruption is mental. Spend enough time where every single minute is so tightly focused on deadlines and priorities and you find yourself a bit adrift when you have options, including the option to sit on your butt and watch the hockey game. (The Kings are winning by the way, 3-1 over Las Vegas with 4:00 left.) Surely there must be something critical and high priority that I’ve forgotten! WHY AM I NOT WORKING?!
That’s the tiny animal brain talking. The more sane portions of the cerebelum know that we’re good. There will be more times for stress and panic. But tonight is not one of those times.
Maybe I’ll write a few words and jump back on that horse after three missed days.
2015, Duke Gardens in Raleigh, NC. Wowsers!
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