Hi friends, I hope you all had a lovely weekend. With the holidays coming to an end and work starting again tomorrow (waaaahhh!!!), I thought I’d share my five favourite things about being on summer holidays. And because I’m trying really hard to be positive, I’ll also share my five favourite things about going back to work.
My Five Favourite Things About Being on Summer Holidays
Time
Oh my gosh, having time to do things is probably my favourite. It’s the best feeling when you know that if you don’t get something done one day, it’s totally okay, because there’s always the next day… and the next.
No Alarm
Waking up naturally without an alarm is pure luxury. Tomorrow I’ll be back to turning on my usual three alarms for 6, 6:30, and 7. Seven is the absolute latest I can get up, and it’s always set to the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly theme music because if I get up any later than 7, it’s going to get real ugly.
Getting Things Done Around the House
I keep a pretty consistent cleaning routine. But nothing beats having the time to get stuck into jobs like washing the sofa covers and curtains, decluttering a cupboard, or painting the living room. I think painting the living room tops the list for me these holidays. This was a chore that I had been putting off for the last few years. So I feel like a real hero ticking this one off the list!
Just Being at Home
I’m such a homebody, and I love, love, love being at home.
Going Out
This homebody also loves to go out, so it was fun to do shopping trips into the city, dinner dates, and even just popping up to the supermarket felt like a treat. Although these holidays, I spent most of the time at home.
Five Favourite Things About Going Back To Work
Okay, so now onto my five favourite things about going back to work… zero. Oops, I said I needed to be positive. Let’s go.
I’ll See My Work Friends
I work with some pretty great people, and it’s always a highlight to catch up with them. I know I’ll walk in tomorrow and there will be a whole lot of hugging and excited chatter, and then we’ll begin the countdown until the next term break.
Walking
I feel a bit like a slug at the moment, and I know I’ve put on a couple of extra kilos. I’m looking forward to getting back to my fast-paced walks to and from work.
Back to My Favourite Classroom
This year, I get to go back to my preferred classroom. We swap rooms each year, and last year I was in the bigger room, which I didn’t love. It was awkward to arrange the tables and chairs, and much noisier because of the high ceilings and echoey space. Our centre isn’t purpose-built; it’s actually an old historic building converted into a preschool back in 1950. So I’m really excited to be back in the smaller, cozier classroom.
Healthy Eating
I’m looking forward to going back to fruit for morning tea and salads for lunch. Being at home, it’s so tempting to dip into snacks and treats all day. I need a good, forced detox, and going back to work is the only way.
My New Lunch Box and Water Bottle
Speaking of healthy eating, I got a fancy Kate Spade lunch box and drink bottle from my boys for Christmas. I love all things food-related, and now with my favourite new lunch set, I have even more reason to count down the minutes to my favourite part of the workday—my lunch break.
As hard as it is to let go of the holidays, I’m grateful to have a job, that my body is still able to keep up with the demands of being an educator, and that I work with some really lovely people.
Wish me luck!
Linking up with Holly and Sarah
Loved your list! Holidays are great, but seeing work friends and healthy lunches makes going back easier. Good luck with the new classroom!
Your new lunch set is pretty! Both of your lists of favorites are fabulous.
I love your new lunch box and water bottle. I hope your school year goes well and is less stressful than last year. It is always hard to go back after a great summer break, but you can do it. Enjoy those walks to and from school!
I hope the return to work goes well.
The summer holidays are the best but it sounds like plenty of positives going back to work. Your new lunch box and water bottle is so cute!
Ok I am obsessed with your new lunch set! Kate Spade always has the most darling prints. Hope you enjoy using them- sorry your summer is coming to an end but wishing you a wonderful year!
Have fun with going back to work! I’m a homebody too!
Wishing you a great return to work/the classroom! I, too, love your lunch set! Visiting via #MMBC and Hello Monday!
I loved reading your five things about being at home and going back to work. I love being off from work, but I miss the students and my work friends when I’m at home. There really are pros and cons to everything, right? I love your new lunch bag and water bottle! That’ll help you make the transition back, hopefully. Have a great day, my friend!
A new lunch box is a treat. When I was working, there was nothing better than a cute brand-new lunch container. I love yours! I know as you much as you enjoy being home, you are going to love going to school every day to coworkers and, of course, the kids! #MMBC
Love your new lunch box and water bottle! Those things help! We are having a very cold snap with 10 inches of snow on the ground so please post lots of warm weather photos!
I love all the same things about being home but there needs to be a balance. That is what I was always looking for – a better balance.
Being in our favorite space always brings comfort! I always couldn’t wait to “get used to” a new space during my working years. Have a great week ahead, #MMBC
I love the perspective of things you love being home and things you love about going back to work. Enjoy your week!