Wednesdays are particularly tough when Trevor has practice until 5 pm (or, like today, when we think he has practice until 5). I have to pick up the boys near Sterling at 4, Trevor in Soldotna at 5, drop him at our house and eat, and be back in Soldotna for Faith Formation at 6. The back and forth (not to mention waiting as the boys don't arrive directly on the hour) cuts out a significant portion of my day.
For the past week, it has been even worse because of the construction at the intersection where we get on the Sterling Highway. They moved the construction from nights to days, with the construction allowing only one lane of traffic through at a time while following a pilot truck. Each of my trips requires going through the construction at least one way. Today, I sat at the intersection for over seven minutes while waiting to make a left turn.
I gave up trying to slip in exercise on Wednesdays when the schedule is that tight. Trying to squeeze in dissertation work just sucks out more time. Meanwhile, I still try to take some moments for myself as well.
I remember feeling like time took forever to pass, but it is now a hazy memory. Now, it feels like I'm trying to jump on a merry-go-round that keeps spinning faster and faster. I get dizzy when I think about it too much.
For the past week, it has been even worse because of the construction at the intersection where we get on the Sterling Highway. They moved the construction from nights to days, with the construction allowing only one lane of traffic through at a time while following a pilot truck. Each of my trips requires going through the construction at least one way. Today, I sat at the intersection for over seven minutes while waiting to make a left turn.
I gave up trying to slip in exercise on Wednesdays when the schedule is that tight. Trying to squeeze in dissertation work just sucks out more time. Meanwhile, I still try to take some moments for myself as well.
I remember feeling like time took forever to pass, but it is now a hazy memory. Now, it feels like I'm trying to jump on a merry-go-round that keeps spinning faster and faster. I get dizzy when I think about it too much.
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