S M T W Th F S

Today is Tuesday but feels a little bit like it should be Monday, since I had yesterday off. I was just thinking for a little bit about how each day seems to have it's own feel. Some are better than others. Some are more fun, some are more tiring. I actually feel like every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc (unless thrown off my a holiday or something) seems to have it's own feel to it.

Sunday: I go to church. I have a day to relax from work, and from errands, to anticipate what will happen that week. Sunday is a chance to recharge my battery and my motivation. Usually something learned or heard at church helps me to refocus my attention and goals to make the following week productive and encouraging. Sunday is the calm before the storm.
Monday: Sometimes Monday are discouraging. Right after the weekend, I often have a hard time getting up and starting my week. I never start Mondays in a positive way, and I feel that sometimes the dreary stress of Monday seems to suck out the energy and enthusiasm that came from Sunday. It's my day to look back on all the things I didn't get done on the weekend, that I now have to sort out.
Tuesday: Usually feels a little better than Monday. Tuesday seems to be the day when I can look at Monday for what it was (just one crumby day out of a week), and move on. Having said that, on Tuesday there is still almost an entire week ahead and it's still hard to see the end. I gain a little more perspective than I had on Monday (when my vision was clouded by tired eyes and bad hair days), and I am just pushing through.
Wednesday: Hump day. My favourite day of the working week. Wednesdays make me feel like I've already conquered the hard half of the week. At the end of Wednesday, you're closer to the weekend than you are to Monday. Wednesday gives me back my motivation to do better. With the weekend in sight, and the two worst days of the week under my belt, my vision is cleared, and I am better able to long for a brand new weekend, instead of mourning the past one.
Thursday: Is like Christmas eve. I know that Friday isn't quite considered the weekend, but nothing too stressful happens on Fridays. Thursday is the day before the end of the week. It is the day where I feel like I need to get things done so that I can relax after that. Think about it, the bank, the fabric store and my doctor's office are all open late on Thursdays. Why? So we can get things done, which were missed so far this week, and which can't wait til after the weekend.
Friday: Is casual day. At work and in life, I feel like. I get to wear whatever I want to work, and there is hardly anyone to see or work to do in the office. Fridays are a mini day off, where I am sitting at work, but not really working (although basically everyday is like that at this job). Friday is the night I get to stay out late and do whatever I want. I still want to reward myself with a rest and some fun after a day of work (which I think is what makes Friday night more fun than Saturday night), but I'm not at all tired because work was casual and lazy that day.
Saturday: Saturday morning is almost always relaxing. The weekend has to be two days long, because usually only half the things I plan for Saturday actually get done. It's a slow moving day. From sleeping in, to eating whatever I want when I want. This day usually has no real schedule and I am not bothered by what happens or doesn't happen on this day (until Monday when I have to worry about everything that didn't get done).

This is basically what my week usually ends up feeling like. After having Monday off though, I get to skip my least favourite feeling day of the week: Thursday. Today feels like Monday: a tired and rough start, however I am feeling good about things I got done this weekend (finally ordered wedding invitations; they'll be here in 3 weeks. went over the wedding budget with Eric's parents and they helped us to change and slim down a couple numbers; which always feels good). Tomorrow will feel like Tuesday: I'll realize I'm still alive and well after the rough blow of Monday. Thursday will turn into Hump Day. Then before I know, it will be Friday and I'll be in my jeans at work. I'm really hoping this is how it will go. It sounds like a strange theory, but I hope it will work. They say that your attitude is important in defining your mood, so I have a positive attitude about this week ahead. It will be short and easy, and won't have a Thursday. That sounds like a good week to me!