Back to the grind

Today is my first day back at work since last Thursday.  After five glorious days of freedom and nowhere to be, my alarm clock was a rude awakening this morning.  Especially since I got up at the crack of dawn to head to the office a little early so I could play catch up before the day got busy.  I kind of miss my days of leisure, but I guess having a paycheck is nice too, so I guess I'll stick with work.  But I sure did enjoy my time off.  Having five days of no plans and no obligations was just what this busy girl needed.

And now for some Humpday Confessions ...

>> As much as I enjoyed my staycation, I'm aiming to actually go somewhere next year.  Unless you count a few overnight trips to Omaha (I don't), I have not had an actual vacation or left the state since I went to Baltimore/D.C. in May 2012. I want to get away.

>> I quit online dating.  Again. I just don't have time for it, and believe it or not, it IS a time commitment.  Also, I'm so frustrated with the dating scene that I'm kind of ready to just give up altogether.

>> I watched some really varied movies during my staycation.  "Her," "The Paperboy," "The Art of Getting By," and "Backbeat."  None are movies I need to see again, but they were interesting at least.

>> I also watched a ton of "Locked Up Abroad" during my time off. As a result, I'm terrified of flying anywhere internationally and the other night everyone in my dream had a British accent.

>> I'm going to the Iowa State Fair with my office on Friday.  You'll probably find me at the Iowa Craft Beer Tent or the Iowa Wine Tent.  Heh.

>> I really want to see "Guardians of the Galaxy."  Mostly because I love Chris Pratt. Also because I've heard nothing but good things. Cheap matinee on Sunday anyone?

>> Iowa State football starts in 24 days.  Color me excited.

What are your confessions this week?