"Intend-tos"

The equinox is nearly upon us, and though it doesn't feel like spring in Portland today, the flowers have begun to bloom and the trees have begun to blossom and the beloved week of bliss cherished by students across the American land, if not relished more by their teachers, mentors, and hard-working adult staff members, has begun....as of two hours and fifteen minutes ago. 
But who's counting.

In looking forward to the coveted week far too long in advance, it seems to have that 'gone before it ever gets here' sense about it.  I was already dreading how fast it would fly by (too fast!) and how much I wanted to [or felt obligated to] accomplish (too much!) and how long the remaining months until summer will feel when once spring break has passed (too long!).  But luckily I had a realization just in time: no point in regretting the calories before even eating the cake.
And so I decided to remind myself about the simple goals of this week of freedom, and to call upon the warm glow of spring and flowers and everything blooming.

'Work' of Art XII

Very simply, on this my much anticipated, cherished and beloved week of freedom, I intend to:

1.  Relish the moments

2.  Relish the days

3.  Get creative!

4.  Get organized

5.  Get healthy

6.  Get rested and relaxed


Nothing more, nothing less.  No pressure, no stress.  And certainly no mourning its passing before it has gone.

Happy Spring Break 2011!