Quite true......the commentary is based in the fact that I teach for a living. I used to teach summer classes but this year, I'm taking the summer off to give myself a break. I've had people in my family press me to find a job and inquire why I'm just "sitting around" doing nothing. In fact, I'm doing yard work and all sorts of projects around the house.

What I'm avoiding is having the conversation with people that my brain just needs to cool it for a while. Part of the reason I act like I do is because my mind is always "on". Many people are critical of teaching but I can say from experience that there is no break during any school day. (I was in the private sector for 20 years so I can compare as well). As a teacher, I'm always "on" no matter what I'm doing. A school is complete chaos on a good day.