Life Past 30

This is day I was waiting for since crossing the finish line.  All week long, walking and wincing in pain, I kept Friday in front of me like a dangling reward.  Although I felt better yesterday, Friday has been stuck in my head because it means the beginning of my first free weekend in three weeks.  It signifies the start of me being able to get as much sleep as possible without having to wake up to the clock for other obligations.  When I woke up this morning, I felt refreshed and could not wait to get the day started.  I have been wearing a smile all day because I know that as of close of business today, I will have the chance to crawl into bed and stay there for as long as I wish.  Nothing could be more satisfying to me at the moment.  I just want my pillows.