It’s back to work tomorrow, so I’m taking one last day to really enjoy myself.

I have to say it’s been pretty weird having been off work for three months during the school year. I’m saving most of it for a “rehab post”, but suffice to say it’s been pretty starnge watching the world unfold as (much as) normal while sitting on the sidelines. It wasn’t like summer vacation, where the world adjusts to the kids being out of schools. Instead, everything was going on as per usual & my presence in it was the outlier. If I was walking the dogs in the afternoon, when I’d normally be at school, it felt like I was encroaching on other people’s spaces or moments because ‘you’re not supposed to be here at this time’. I don’t think any of the neighbours are having affairs, but there definitely seemed more traffic during the day than I expected on our eight-house street. And with COVID shutting down most avenues for adventure, there were very few options for non-house entertainment.

Since my retirement eligibility isn’t for another eight years, I’d better figure my shit out before then. And there better not be any more fucking pandemics – I want to be the old man at the movies on a Wednesday afternoon!

Tonight’s sports:

• NHL:
  • Detroit vs Chicago – 7:00pm | NBCSN / Sportsnet
• NBA:
  • Chicago vs Toronto – 7:00pm | Sportsnet1
  • Golden State vs LA Lakers – 8:00pm | ESPN / TSN2
• NCAA:
  • Nevada at Utah State – 7:00pm | FS1
• Curling:
  • 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts: Final – 8:30pm | TSN

I’m ready for it to end, even though I’ve enjoyed the perks.

It’s Rise & Grind tomorrow. Wish me luck!