Waving the white flag

Consider this my white flag. Or, at the very least, the whistle calling for a time out.

I've been keeping a rather hectic pace for several months now, hoping that as one project or issue or activity comes to a close, I'd catch my breath and slow down a bit.

Instead, it's been a steady stream of nothing but "non-stop," and I feel as though I'm barely keeping up.

As a mother and daughter. As an employee and supervisor. As a teacher and a friend.

Once in awhile, when I have a quiet moment or two, I slip away to somewhere warm and sandy, on a 60-second mental vacation. Oh, how I'd love that to become reality.

But, the harsh reality is, it's not gonna happen ... at least not any time soon. (Insert heavy sigh here.)

Fortunately, a few things will be wrapping up (no pun intended) just in time for the holiday season (which isn't all that far away if you haven't looked at a calendar lately). Because the God's honest truth is I'd like to relax for the holidays.

But, for now, my life moving ahead, fast-paced and sometimes chaotic. But, thankfully, there is light at the end of the tunnel.