I’ve been going out for lunch a lot lately.
For me, this is a new thing. People I work with often make fun of my fancy packed lunches. And to be honest, I enjoy bringing my own food over going out to eat for a few reason. It’s a heck a lot cheaper than going out everyday, but I think I enjoy eating a clean, non-greasy meal in the middle of the day that doesn’t sap my energy.
Anyway, that’s not what I was getting at. This year, I’m really making an effort to get out during lunch to see people I haven’t talked to for awhile. In the past I’ve gone out for beer in the evenings. However, I’m finding that difficult this year due to the fact I love being home to help put the little guy to bed every night.
At the halfway point of December, I’m beginning to feel that Christmas burn out. My lunch campaign started with a work holiday party on Nov. 22, and it’s been non-stop since then. I have to say I’m really enjoying catching up, but I’m wondering if I’m getting old or set in my ways, as I really enjoyed sitting in my office with my packed lunch today.
I’ve also come to appreciate that non-recognized work executives do. As much as people like to say they would enjoy being out for lunch everyday, and travelling all over the place would be fun, when you hit a certain age it gets tiring.
With thirteen more days to go, I’m going to have to suck it up. I’m sure cold, rainy January will allow me to catch up on boring lunch times alone in my office.
