On my trip
to Boston, I didn’t set a strict agenda. Actually, I didn’t set an agenda at
all. My intent was simple: rest, relaxation, and restoration. I would go out
and see things as the fancy struck me, but only if it struck me. It gave me the
necessary mental break to bring myself back. I focused a lot on writing and not thinking about teaching.
It was
necessary.
I think I
need to make sure I do it after every semester.