The morning is still cold, but the day is expected to warm up quickly, almost like early spring. As I get ready to start work again, I can feel both my body and mind settling back into their usual rhythm.
It is cold again this morning.
The temperature is around 4°C early on, but it is supposed to rise steadily, reaching something like March weather by midday. I hesitated over what to wear, but chose clothes that would let me adjust as the day warms up.
During this three-day weekend, I managed to pick up Ann and finish my manuscript, which was a relief. My jet lag also seems to have mostly resolved, and this morning I can tell that my head feels clear again. I even dreamed about work, which suggests that, for better or worse, I am back in my normal mode.
There is still a bit of “homework” left from the winter break, but that has little to do with the break itself. As long as I keep accepting work, there will always be something unfinished. Thinking about it that way makes things easier.
In any case, I will treat today as the true start of my working year and move forward with a fresh mindset.
