The top ten reasons why I shouldn’t go to work today, even though I will.

10- my new puppy is entirely too cute and I wanna stay home and play with her. They just grow up too fast!

9-it’s cold out there and warm in here. Plus I have coffee. That pot isn’t gonna drink itself!

8-there is a mountain of mail/shoppers/magazines on my table that I should probably look through. There could be a check!

7-Good Morning America is calling my name.

6-this is a 3 day holiday weekend and if I take today, I could make it four!!!

5-I’m already up. I could be so productive today here at home instead of work.

4-I haven’t even started on this year’s reading list. Me and the furry children could cuddle and read all.day.long.

3-I’ve been awake since 0315…I could use a nap later on.

2-I could write something. Anything. Just let those creative juices flow with wild abandon.

And the number one reason I shouldn’t go to work today, even though I will…is because I love my job and I want to keep it that way. Is is good to have a mental health day from time to time. Here in the HFTP we recognize and embrace crazy head on and with gusto; and we understand that a working/playing balance keeps us from burning the whole park down.

Take the day if you must. I’m headed to work.

Dutifully yours,

Nadine Bodine

Your very BEST friend in the whole entire world