Hibernesting. As in I have been in a state of rest at home much of the last three months.
For the first time really, I feel in a state of peace. And I am reveling in it.
November launched a new career at a new company as well as the beginning of a drug regimen to provide a crutch to the happiness and peace chemicals in my brain until they can stand alone.
December brought a much-needed vacation for TB and me. We were both probably too exhausted to fully enjoy the week in Hawaii, but grateful to stop nonetheless. I didn’t even feel an ounce of guilt that we skipped the Christmas decorations. In fact, I was grateful for the decision on December 26.
January was busy. I agreed to contract back with the nonprofit and found myself working full time and an additional 15-20 hours a week in nonprofitland. The contract expired at the end of the month and I was happy to have helped (as well as to make up the $4,000 pay cut from the career change) and even happier to turn in my keys.
February has been, so far, a state of blissful rest. Work. Rest. Sleep. Repeat. It’s been lovely. Eventually, and thankfully, I will tire of resting, but right now, hibernesting has been a glorious experience.
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