It is now five months since I walked out of a classroom and knew I wouldn’t be returning to work the next term; almost the end of the longest term in the academic year.? Seven weeks of that time was really only the same as being on the summer break, so didn’t really impact at all.? Since then, however, I have had the time to realise that there are things I am aware of/can do now that I’m not gainfully employed.? Most of these revelations have come during the working week, for obvious reasons.
- I can make the bed whilst it is still morning.
- I sometimes wake up when it is already light(ish) outside.
- I can drive around without having to battle with the rush hours or school runs, if I choose my time carefully.
- The postman comes at different times of the day.
- I can drink tea in bed whilst others are starting work.
Sorry.