It's sometimes disheartening to see the world go by following these made up rules that are only making it worse, but thankfully, it seems that people are waking up - so change seems to be on the horizon!
Congrats on choosing sanity and life! (btw, if you think the UK is bad -- I'm sure every word of yours is true -- you should (not! definitely not!) see the US on that front! We have the most stupid forms of pointless misery honed to a fine art.)
I hope you are having a wonderful time Thomas. Family life when children are tiny is so precious - it flies by, and you should make the most of it if you can.
I also wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Essex Ways. As an 'Essex girl' it was lovely to see so many familiar places that I haven't revisited for over 30 years.
Hey I'm in a similar boat where Ive been able to take several months off, isn't it an amazing opportunity? Just like you I realise it's a privileged space to be in, but what an opportunity for ourselves to slow down and reset. Enjoy your break.
It's sometimes disheartening to see the world go by following these made up rules that are only making it worse, but thankfully, it seems that people are waking up - so change seems to be on the horizon!
it's not a sustainable system, that's for sure
Congrats on choosing sanity and life! (btw, if you think the UK is bad -- I'm sure every word of yours is true -- you should (not! definitely not!) see the US on that front! We have the most stupid forms of pointless misery honed to a fine art.)
Oh dear - inane drudgery is not uncommon, sadly
I hope you are having a wonderful time Thomas. Family life when children are tiny is so precious - it flies by, and you should make the most of it if you can.
I also wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Essex Ways. As an 'Essex girl' it was lovely to see so many familiar places that I haven't revisited for over 30 years.
Gill! Thanks very much and for taking the time to watch the film - I’m so glad it resonated with you.
Hey I'm in a similar boat where Ive been able to take several months off, isn't it an amazing opportunity? Just like you I realise it's a privileged space to be in, but what an opportunity for ourselves to slow down and reset. Enjoy your break.
Nice! You too!
Slowing down IS an art and you model it so wonderfully here. Thank you, it's a gift to your readers.
Thanks very much for reading.
Delighted that you have taken the opportunity to explore somewhere new, recharge, unwind and spend time with your family. Wishing you and yours well.
Thanks Pip!