Switching it Off

I imagine this happens to everyone, but I've just been acutely aware of it this past week. It's hard to switch off what you do for a job when you're not a work. I guess it's a good thing that I'm wired in such a way that I think about issues connected to my profession even when I'm not getting paid. I know Mark looks at websites completely differently than I do.

This past week, we've gone to two banquets. Let me just preface all of this by saying that they were great events and the fact that I got to just show up was definitely a plus. However, the whole time my brain was in full "observation" mode. I kind of feel bad for the people who were with me, because there were a few times when my mental notes became audible. I wasn't really meaning to criticize things; I was just making simple observations, things that I should take note of and make sure that I pay attention to at my events. Because let's face it...guests see things from entirely different perspective than planners (and guests who are planners are usually the worst at nitpicking things!! :o).

Anyway, all that to say that it's just become very clear to me in the last week that I cannot separate myself from what I do. I really enjoy what I do and unlike my previous job it really does overflow into things happening in my personal life. That can be a good thing, but I just need to keep it in check or I'll drive myself crazy. Things that nobody else will ever notice don't matter, so I shouldn't sit there and be distracted and obsessed.

If you are with me somewhere and you catch me watching the catering staff WAY too closely nudge me and tell me that I'm off duty ... :o)