On Tuesday I went into the office and formally resigned. Officially my sabbatical lasts until August but I had made up my mind I didn't want to go back and wanted to get it off my chest. I tried to explain how the pressure of work is sometimes unbearable. I understand deadlines are necessary and need them myself to function but when timings are badly managed and working evenings and weekends become the norm it takes away the fun of it for me. I'm not sure this observation was especially appreciated or even believed but it was important for me to say it. I will miss work and would be happy to do some freelance projects from time to time. In fact I went into the office on Friday to help a colleague get something ready and it was so much more relaxing to just go in do the work and not worry about everything else that needed to be done... Even though I could easily not work without being bored, I've taken on some work for a private client and I've started two projects that might nor might not work. We'll see...
Last week we also went for dinner at The Pastorale for P's birthday. The food was again mind blowing and it is easy to see why they have two michelin stars. The attention to detail is incredible and each bite of food is like a little explosion of flavours in your mouth. And just when you think it's all over, they bring over a box with mini desserts - the dame blanche, a chocolate ball wedged between two paperthin wafers with vanilla icecream inside being our favourite. A party with friends and a cinema visit - Tree of Life (wow that was weird) rounded of the very nice weekend.
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Hurrah! Well, I was only supposed to take a year off to write my novel. That year is coming to an end beginning of July. The second draft is nearly complete. But guess what? I'm not returning to work - I'm giving myself another year! To complete the third draft, to send it off to agents, to research and write another book (the idea for which I have and am desperate to make a start on). Fortunately I have Mr Planet on side.
Hmmm, I really should blog my news shouldn't I?
Yes i was wondering when your sabbatical was coming to an end...Congratulations on finishing the second draft and already thinking about another book! wow! And another year off - what an opportunity! do you feel lonely sometimes? I am never bored during the day but sometimes long for a chat with someone. I've become very good friends with my butcher ;)! and I skype a lot with friends in different timezones...
No, I'm a natural loner so I don't miss conversation. Before I met Mr Planet and I was studying, I could go a whole week or more without talking to people and I didn't get lonely. These days I guess it helps that my evenings and weekends are very busy and people-filled.
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