It’s Leap Day!-our bonus day we get once every four years. I feel like I should be doing something special with it, but will I? And, what should that be? Oh man, should I have planned something ahead of time? Is it too late, or can I just leap into an adventure? Maybe I can run away and goof off for a day, but wait, I still have RESPONSIBILITIES! Why can’t they be leaped over for a day? What can I do to make this day special? Maybe fit in some self-care? A massage? A nap? Unlikely.
I am going to Tai Chi this afternoon, but I do that every Thursday. Greg teaches tonight, but maybe we can have a special dinner when he gets home. Mom is going to dinner with Gary & Lee tonight, so I will get some alone time this evening. I’ve been wanting to get my stories and paperwork more organized for my next book, Flirting with Stupid with Friends and Family, maybe I can leap into that.
I’ve been working on a blog about FOMO-the fear of missing out. I think I’m experiencing some version of that right now. After all, we only get ONE LEAP DAY EVERY 4 YEARS! It’s not enough time to plan, nonetheless take a trip. Maybe, I can grab a coffee with my daughter, Melissa. I wonder if Sweet Waters has a Leap Day special blend?
What lights and decorations are appropriate? Would a leaping leprechaun work, as a nod to both Leap Day and St. Patrick’s Day? What is the proper meal choice? Something you only want to eat once every four years or something you only want to prepare once every four years because it’s time consuming-like a brisket? But then, it has to cook the entire leap day, unless you had the foresight to prepare it the day before. Who knew Leap Day could be so stressful. I’m glad it only comes once every 4 years. I’m going to flag it in my calendar a month ahead of the next one. I’m not getting caught off guard again. I will have a Leap Day that will blow my socks off!
It’s 10am and I haven’t planned anything. I’ve already squandered part of my bonus day! I’m exhausted! I think I’ll go take a nap. HAPPY LEAP DAY!