April 15th

Here in the Sandbox April 15th is just another day and it holds very little meaning. However in the past it was 'that day'...I don't even know how to describe it other than it's April 15th. It's kind of strange that even though I don't have a stack of 20 tax returns on my desk to be done in the next 2 days I still get that feeling...every time I hear the words 'April 15th' I get this wave of adrenaline and dread and panic all at the same time. This feeling that time is running out quickly, I can't possibly finish everything and I've forgotten something very important. I know it's not for real and, after I tell myself that, I get a pretty big feeling of relief. Then I look back and can't believe that I'm actually here, in the Sandbox, and not back in the States fulfilling all those 'expectations' that people have for you after you graduate from college...I wouldn't trade this time in the Sandbox for anything.

For all of y'all out there who will spend the next 72 hours in an office, I hope that you make it through Monday and really take advantage of next week when you don't have to do anything but recover!