List Day: 10 Things I Appreciated On My Solo Staycation

1. I took four days off of work and only used 24 hours of leave.


2. I put everything away and it was still tidy 24, 48, and even 96 hours later.


3. I didn't use the dishwasher all weekend and the drying rack only contained 1 plate (for bagels / sandwiches), 1 knife (for cream cheese / mayo), and 1 goblet (for Magic Hat #9 / Old Bust Head English Pale Ale / Water).


4. I kept the A/C up at 78 F all day and night long and my feet were finally warm.


5. I watched TV at 9 PM with the volume up and subtitles off.


6. I turned off a video game because I felt like I had played enough and it was time to do something else.


7. I went out to a restaurant four nights in a row and just read a book in silence.


8. I had a video chat with Rebecca and Maia about halfway through, and Maia showed me a toy plane like the one she flew on.


9. I slept 9 uninterrupted hours each night (although Amber the cat still woke me up to bitch about breakfast).


10. My mind had the chance to get bored -- a critical catalyst for new projects and creativity.