Monday morning

Monday morning 

 Monday is a disorienting day. While working, I was never sure if my job was exciting enough to rush to work or dull enough to stay home. Now, in retirement, I even forget which one is Monday. 

 I never partied late and my Sundays were as exciting as Mondays or Thursdays. The evening routine never varied from mundane to boring. Lights out at 10 pm was the motto. 

 Regardless, the thought of Monday made me nervous and anxious on Sunday evenings. I would fret and fidget from Sunday afternoon. I would lie out my clothes for Monday, pack and repack a business bag that contained nothing. 

 Arriving at the office on Monday mornings was always like mourning, double Espresso notwithstanding. I resented any meetings before 12 noon. I always blamed British rulers for not having clubbed Monday with Saturdays and Sundays as a holiday. 

 The prospect of traveling on Mondays excited me. This would enable me to skip work and head strength to the airport. I would select a flight that leaves late afternoon. This would be an opportunity for a leisurely morning, an easy drive to the airport, catching a glass of beer in the lounge, and be in a properly pleasant state of mind for the flight. 

 I would also welcome Monday morning plans for seminars and events. This eased my need to go to work and instead allow me to sit in the back row of a darkened auditorium and catch a wink or two. 

 As opposed to the hated Monday mornings, I dearly loved Friday afternoons. With a smile on my face and spring on my feet, I would leave home, occasionally humming a song while driving. Most Fridays, I would not need my coffee because I would be ready for an early liquid lunch. Occasionally, I would plan a customer call after lunch near my home. This would allow me an early exit than the strict office code allowed. 

 Now that I am retired, all days look alike and I do not plan a slot for coffee or a beer. I have all the time to do both and I indeed enjoy Espresso at 11 am and a glass of Bira blonde at noon without fail on Mondays.

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