What I Learned on My Summer Vacation

I had a whole week off from nannying. I filled it with plans to see friends and family, as well as picking up some shifts at Scooters. The first real summer vacation I've had for a few years. So...here's what I learned:

1) I get bored really easily.

2) When I watch a movie by myself, it is either "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Finding Neverland", or "Steal Magnolias". Everything else requires company.

3) I invest way to much time into my job. Five 12-hour days a week are devoted to a family I only met a couple months ago. That's 60 hours a week, from the time I leave my house to the time I get home. To do it long-term would be unrealistic.

4) I am happiest when I've had at least a couple of hours of good, quality alone time. Just me, Dr. Pepper, and Harry Potter.

5) It doesn't matter how many lists I make, my day never goes according to plan.

6) When someone (like a landlord) doesn't meet my expectations, I get mean. And words just sort of fall out of my mouth...

7) I miss living in the same town as my close friends.

8) I miss working in an office.

9) I do not agree with the lifestyle of having lots of children and expecting someone else to dedicate half of their day to raising them. They mistakenly call me "mom" way too often. Therefore, I am not comfortable with the job that I hold and need to find something new.

10) Omaha is no longer the right place for me to be. It doesn't make sense and I'm not happy. So I'm moving to Lincoln the first weekend of August. Thus begins my having to give the good ol' 2-weeks notice. And job interviews in Lincoln.

I'm psyched.