Big Ole Hairy Friday

Yes, it is once again that time of the week that we all look forward to when we can take time to cease the labors for the week and take a little bit of needed time out to enjoy the fruits of those labors. It is again the dawn of another weekend and a Big Ole Hairy Friday!!!

There’s something about Friday that just hits different. The emails slow down, the calendar suddenly looks less aggressive, and my brain starts gently powering down sometime around mid-afternoon. Responsibilities don’t disappear, but they do get quieter—and that’s a beautiful thing.

This week was one of those weeks. The kind where every day felt a little longer than it should have, and the coffee pot worked harder than I did. But we made it. The finish line is here, and it’s waving a big checkered flag that says: relax.

Tonight is all about doing absolutely nothing productive—and doing it well. No alarms, no plans that require shoes, and no pressure to be anywhere except exactly where I already am. Maybe it’s pizza. Maybe it’s leftovers. Maybe it’s staring at the TV wondering how I ended up watching something I swore I’d never watch. That’s Friday magic.

This weekend, I’m slowing things down on purpose. Sleeping in just a little too long. Letting the morning decide what kind of day it wants to be. A little time outside if the weather cooperates, a little couch time if it doesn’t. No rushing. No “shoulds.” Just rest, recharge, and whatever small joy happens to wander by.

Weekends don’t have to be packed to be perfect. Sometimes the best ones are quiet, simple, and slightly lazy. The kind where Monday feels far away and time forgets to keep score.

So here’s to Friday. Here’s to letting go. And here’s to a weekend that does absolutely nothing—beautifully.

Happy Big Ole Hairy Friday. 🍻