I have a thing about Monday mornings. I think maybe I’m weird. Not that anyone that reads my blog has any question about that but what I mean is, I love Mondays. I know, right? I can't help myself. The possibilities on a Monday morning are endless. I love that.
I wasn't always this way. I used to hate them. When I was in school and hadn’t done my homework or studied for a test because I stayed up late reading, they were the worst. Getting up and getting my kids out the door on a Monday. Not fun. Grouchiness prevailed here on Mondays and I didn't look forward to that.
Now I wake up Monday morning and even though sometimes it’s stressful trying to get going after a busy weekend, I’m excited about the possibilities a new week brings. A fresh start. I always believe I can accomplish way more than I ever will but that is unimportant. Monday morning I’m sure this week will be the week I get so much done.
Of course by the time midweek hits, the majority of the blinding enthusiasm has dimmed to a glimmer of “I hope I can get something accomplished this week” kind of attitude. After all the obstacles life throws my way throughout the week and the reality of what I can realistically get done sets in I don’t feel quite so confident.
Somehow even though I go through the same disappointment every week of not accomplishing everything I set out to do, I still can’t wait for Monday morning to get here. I love my family and enjoy my weekends. I love the break, it refreshes me but while I'm off hanging out with my family and relaxing, the muse whispers for me to come back. She has ideas. I wonder about what's next in my current work in progress.
Of course the reason I love Mondays is pretty clear. I love being a writer. I love that I get to do this full time and for the first time in my life I’m figuring out what it means to love your job. And to love Mondays.
I told you I’m weird.
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What a great post. Monday usually gets such a bad rap! I admit I’m one of the people who doesn’t love Monday – but I think going into it with a more positive attitude would help. Thanks for making me think. Have a great week!
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Thanks. I know I’m in the minority here and there were many times in my life I didn’t like them but right now, it works!
I like them, too, and believe that dwelling in possibilities is the only place to dwell. 😉
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I love Mondays because my kids go back to school and I get a few free hours to write. Soon that will be gone and Mondays will blend into every other day of the week. I love your enthusiasm. Don’t let the second half of the week dim. Keep it rolling.
Debra Kristi recently posted..A YA Novel and a Research Trip
Thanks! Hope your trip is going well! =)
I have to admit that I’ve never been a Monday-lover, but you’ve got me reconsidering. You’re right that, really, it’s a chance to leave last week behind and start fresh.
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I LOVE those words: A fresh start. So filled with possibilities and promise! Thank you for this. I, too, love my writer’s life!
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It’s surely one of lifes true pleasures, when it’s a “stay indoors” kind of day and you’ve got a great book open and you’re in world of dreams, challenge and adventure.