The last time I was in the office, before today, was December 18th. If I am counting correctly, that is a full 18 days without stepping foot in my work building. I did work from home on the 19th, and checked email and did bits here and there, but I pretty much did not think about work that entire time. It was a gloriously long time to recuperate and rejuvenate. It was also badly needed. I was nearing my breaking point. Today someone commented, "Erin, you look much more... refreshed... today." Ha. You think? I wonder whatever could possibly be the reason! 18 days away from 'the grind' will do that to you. Also, actually putting on make-up in the morning helps too. Overall, it was not nearly as horrible to be back at work after that much time off as I had imagined it was going to be.
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So funny little story about the fancy schmancy new thermostat. Apparently I don't know how to use it! I woke up this morning and it was 55 degrees in my house. I reset the temp and promptly crawled back into bed while the temperature slowly crept up a couple of degrees. I looked at it again tonight and it appears there is another button after "Done" that you have to push to make it start the schedule you just programmed. Who knew?!
I have been working for the same company for almost 5 years now & I *still* don't know how to work the thermostat. And they won't show me because they like to keep our work environment as close to "Arctic" as possible. =P
aww, that is mean! hope you have found your own way of getting even with them :p
I have no idea what it's like to be away from work more than maybe 7 business days. I'd kill for two weeks off straight. I'm sure I'd look more like a human upon return instead of the crabby head I look like now!
Oy. Sorry to hear about that, Kathy. Maybe a New Year's resolution to force yourself to take a two week vacation this year?
I am already feeling and looking less human again after a week and a half back. :(