Reflections and Some time off

It's really become apparent to me over the last month or so that you really can't tell how someones relationship is going with their spouse from the outside, I don't know if its because they put on a front when they're in public or because its just to personal a thing to be oberserved or brought out in public. Recently I've had acquaintences from church come to terms with the fact that they will probably be getting a divorce and these are couples that I had supposed where very strong couples, atleast they appeared to be on the outside. I have been witness to some of the details of the separation and what astonishes me are the shocking truths that can be had about a person that you knew you didn't know to much about them but you never thought they would do what they did. It has brought home to be the idea that we all have our own struggles and we all need help in some way and if we could just communicate those ideas better to those we love then maybe, just maybe we could save ourselves and our relationships.

Anyway, on a much brighter note.....I get this entire week off of all three of my jobs, work, teaching, and my side work. I'm excited for this week and to relax and maybe get some packing done for our future undetermined move. ASU has decided in all it's wisdom that in order to save some money during this recession that all ASU employess should take some manditory furlow, or days off. I'm not happy about the not getting paid part, but it will be nice to just take a break and relax for a week without the stress of work and class and more work. It comes at a perfect time when I've just about reached the limits of my stress and putting up with mundane work and trying to get everything just right for my class. I'll also be very glad to be home when my Sonia gets home and finally getting to spend more evenings with her.

Hope all of you are well, and best wishes in whatever it is your doing.

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