Comments on: Freedom

By: Megkathleen

Megkathleen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:05:44 +0000

Good luck with the productive vacation! I have the same useless blob problem on my breaks from school. I find that making a list of a couple things to do every morning helps me. That and I try really hard not to feel guilty when I sleep in til noon.

By: K

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:14:18 +0000

Well, a visit to Seattle is always a good thing, but I may be a bit biased. ;o) Plus, there’s nothing like Christmas in the Northwest!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:37:31 +0000

I can so relate to most of your winter break goals (ie: reading, blogging, writing) Ugh NaNoWriMo was not good to me and I was not good to her. I should probably get back to the measly 2500 words I wrote.

By: E.P.

E.P. — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:37:20 +0000

Congratulations being finished with school for the season! How exciting for you! And it sounds like you have a lot of things scheduled for your Christmas break. That sounds lovely!

I’m kind of like you. I am either “On” or “Off.” There is no in between. So whenever I have a break (and since I’m kind of on a permanent break), I am a lazy blob, too. I’m trying to get better about this, but so far this season? I’m struggling.

May we both have better luck this break!

By: Brittney

Brittney — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:13:58 +0000

LOL, I’m the same way sort of. I’m a “What’s Next?” person and often spend vacation unsure of what to accomplish and then when it’s over, think to myself: “I DIDN’T GET ENOUGH DONE!” I sort of miss the point as well. I have a few days off next week and I think I’m going to attempt to read The Lovely Bones.

By: sooyon

sooyon — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:28:59 +0000

one more paper until I’m free like you.
I love reading your blog posts. Ran into it from 20SB site and
now I can’t stop reading :)

By: LiLu

LiLu — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:25:27 +0000

“…I basically become a useless blog.”

I’m thinking you meant “blob” here… too funny. ;-)

By: Jordan

Jordan — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:15:44 +0000

It sounds as if you’re ready for a break. Like you, I have all these plans for things I’m going to do over Christmas, but whether I actually get anything done remains to be seen. Have a good time anyway!

By: mandy

mandy — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:57:33 +0000

Have a wonderful time on break Ashley! I think reading, writing, adult beverages, games, and fun times with the nieces sound like a lovely way to spend it. I hope you can decompress and just enjoy the down time before gearing up once again in January.

By: Stephany

Stephany — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:39:14 +0000

I do the same thing! For example, I’ve been on my “break” for a week and have planned on really getting serious on my novel. I haven’t opened the file once. I still have to work during this break and since my alarm goes off at 5 a.m., all I want to do after spending 6 hours with busy toddlers is sleep! So I’ve been napping a lot.

By: Amy --- Just A Titch

Amy --- Just A Titch — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:21:26 +0000

We’re really similar that way—I’m a structure person, and I tend to just “waste” my break. I sort of crave routine once I’ve been away from it. This break, though, I am READY FOR. Hope you enjoy some “me time” and some niece time, and all sorts of good things.

By: Ari

Ari — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:12:46 +0000

Awww yay for freedom! Lol that’s what my blog today was titled, kinda.

Enjoy your break!

By: shorty

shorty — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:39:36 +0000

well, congratulation for your freedom. enjoy it! it’s hard for me to find one since i’m having a month of working. but glad to know, that i’ll be off for a 4-days vacation this christmas. have a great me-time on your own! :)

By: ashalah

ashalah — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:29:32 +0000

Congratulations on finishing your semester and work! It will be so nice to just relax for a couple weeks, I’m sure. Enjoy your freedom :)

By: nicopolitan

nicopolitan — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:13:26 +0000

I am jealous that your time off has already started.

Maybe, if you’re reliant on structure, you can create a daily routine over the break concerning, oh I dunno… blogging? As most of us will be on vacations ourselves, getting more reads from you would be great. :)

By: Katy

Katy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:21:25 +0000

Congrats on the freedom and time off! Enjoy, I’m sure you deserve it.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:02:23 +0000

I also just finished a mad crazy semester and so far, the only thing I’ve wanted to do is stay home and do absolutely nothing. I think the combination of always having to do stuff at home and then constantly running around town doing stuff, I just wanted to sit still for a while. So far? I’ve had one day to do so. And it’s glorious!

Very rejuvenating, and helping me feel like now that I’m getting some relaxing me-time in, I can do things like read and work on fun projects I’ve been putting off both online and off.

Yay for vacation, seriously.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:37:28 +0000

Another reason for congratulations and celebrations- you finished up your semester! I also have a hard time properly taking advantage of my vacation time- I always bring a bunch of books home with me and I don’t read half of them. But I think you’re going about this in the right way, once again, because you have very specific “intentions.”

If you’re looking for work, though, I need to start working on my thesis prospectus and finish up some applications and I could use a little help.

Also- Chuck Klosterman is a favorite of Bill Simmons. I brought one of his books home with me, maybe I should try to read it too…?

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:49:05 +0000

Enjoy your vacation!

By: phampants

phampants — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:45:13 +0000

That’s a lot of things on your to do list. Though I think blogging & board games should take the top 2 spots.