My job is time-consuming, demanding and stressful.
When my team is working on a project, we often put in overtime hours and find it necessary to work weekends.
I can go several weeks without getting a day off. When I finally get a free day, I really want to relax and enjoy it. However, there is always a long list of household tasks waiting for me. This past Saturday was my first day off in almost three weeks. I was determined to get an early start and complete my various chores around the house as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, I slept through my alarm. By the time I got up, the dog had peed on the floor. After cleaning up the mess, I headed outside to mow the lawn and trim the shrubs. I discovered that the lawn mower was out of gas and then managed to cut the extension cord with the trimmer and get stung by a bee. I decided to turn my attention to the air conditioner. I was hoping to take the system apart and perform some necessary maintenance. I figured a good way to start was a filter change. Because I had no replacement filters available, I drove to the local hardware store. Unfortunately, I had no idea what size or type of filter I needed. I took a guess, bought an air filter, returned home and saw that it didn’t fit. The second trip to the hardware store, I remembered to bring the filter along with me. The store was out of the type of filter I required. I then drove around to three different stores before finding what I needed. By the time I got home and installed the filter, I was too frustrated to tackle air conditioner maintenance. Instead, I hired a licensed HVAC contractor to take care of it for me. I chose to sit on my porch and drink a beer.