It's not so bad

I know.

I've been complaining a lot about this entire situation and frankly, I have nothing to complain about.

I'm safe at home.

My family is safe.

We are happy and healthy.

My kids are freaking resilient as shit and I'm so proud. 

That being said, my mental state may be suffering a bit. 

I'm super stressed during work days when I don't have help.

BUT.

I realize that it could be. SO. MUCH. WORSE.

So, I am trying to clear my head of all that negative shit and get through life.

It is what it is and we all need to figure it out.

Every family has its own challenges.

We all have to learn to navigate this "new normal".
Summertime in NYS is something else.

The last few days have been delightful.

It definitely lifts the mood.

Today (Tuesday, June 9) is an absolute perfect day.

ALL SUN ALL DAY.

87 high.

On a typical work day, I have several phone calls. Several meetings, whether it be client-facing or internal for project kick offs.

But today?

I'm lucky in that I only have 4 internal meetings.

So this is what I decided I'd do for today's work day:

This was my lunch hour

For days it's been forecasted to be PERFECT today. Like 87 and sunny. ALL DAMN DAY. And with Steve being home, I took the opportunity to be outside. 

All day.

My first (internal) meeting was at 9:30am. 

I then had my very last meeting at 3:45, which lasted until 5pm. 

I was outside the entire time.

THE ENTIRE TIME PEOPLE.

There was essentially no wind.

I could easily hear my team members when we did video conference calls. 

It was GLORIOUS.

And it was good for my soul.

It was an incredible day. I was productive at work and I was able to enjoy myself. I haven't had a day like this in a long time. 

I really needed it.