Yesterday began day one of 90 that I’ll be taking as a sabbatical from work.
Every five years at Automattic we’re given an awesome gift of a paid sabbatical – something I’ve never dreamt possible in our current age. The word “sabbatical” is heavily laden with teaching references. Even dictionaries reference education in its definition:
sabbatical | səˈbadək(ə)l |
noun
a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked: she’s away on sabbatical | he requested permission to take a sabbatical in Istanbul | he took a three-month sabbatical from his job as CEO of a family business.
What am I planning on doing with this time I have? A whole lot of nothing. Well, not really, but I’m keeping my plans simple.
- Spend time with the parental units. Learn a bunch of recipes from my mom that I want to know how to make.
- Get close to riding 100mi in one day on my bicycle.
- Build something with wood or metal like a chair, shed, etc.
- Read a bunch.
Ninety days will go by super quick. Here’s to making each day last.
Cindy Douglas
Loved your blog!!! Even accomplishing one item on this list is worthwhile! Two would be a bonus!!!
Enjoy your time off and maybe we’ll get that first item off your list soon!!!
Mom xoxo
“Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.”. ~ Doug Firebaugh
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