(Half) a day off

I took my 1st Sabbath for the year yesterday, and it was really a day of rest for me. My mind was in a mess these days and so many things seem to be happening and I was feeling "crowded out" by all these. Maybe it was some lethargy, then lots of work to clear (though still trying to get myself into it), the confirmation of bad news and also school that's just starting...you know, everything seems cluttered. So the half-day was a good break for me & good timing too.

I had actually applied for this time-off a while back coz I had to really set aside the time for my Sabbath right? And just nice I had Songcraft session that night, so thought I'd make it coincide. This time round though, I didn't actually do any planning of what I was going to do, besides the need to use my $10 Isetan voucher to replenish some skincare products.

I'm someone who plans things ahead and usually, if I'm taking the day off, I would plan my itinerary, like go to a museum, etc. However, this time I didn't do a schedule. And it was great! It was really a day where I felt a needed some alone time and I just did stuff spontaneously. Well, I had intended to go Isetan, so I just went to Orchard. Along the way, I was thinking where I should have my lunch. I decided I should go to TCC at Isetan Scotts and maybe I can get a window seat and do some brooding. Well, I didn't get a window seat, but I treated myself to a good lunch (which ended by 2pm), did some reading, "stoned" a little and I realised that I had such a long time more to spend before Songcraft, so what should I do? A bit lazy to venture out of Isetan, I thought: just shopping would be too short (anyway, wasn't that much in a mood), so should I catch a movie? I went to Lido, looked at what shows there were screening at 3 plus, and took a while before deciding that I should watch a movie and which one (Atonement). So yes! I watched a movie off-the-fly. It was a good show. The cinema was quite empty, probably with about 20 people, probably because of the timing. Then I went off to meet my friend to buy tics to Mosaic Festival.

It was a good time away from thinking of work, and relaxing to have some alone time. Haha...now I don't feel like doing work.

Ok, ok. I know Sabbath is supposed to be some spiritual walk too. This time round, I think I was clearing my mind of all those clutter. How can I "walk" with purpose when I'm "choked up"? Also, I felt I should try to do less grousing about the terrible situation that is arriving soon.