My excuse for not working today

July 16th, Journal Blog Entry

It is summer time and there are so many things to do, or you can just lay back and do nothing. My excuse for not working today can be picked from a great list of reasons:
It is summertime. I have to take advantage of the sunny day instead of sitting at home and doing chores. Many people in other climate areas, wished they had nice weather in the summer and it would be a shame if I did not enjoy this weather to the fullest.
I need to take the kids swimming. They have made such a progress with their swimming skills this summer and I need to further advance those skills. It is my parental duty to swim with the kids.
My neighbors have asked me to go fishing for a while and I have been putting it off. I really should make good with my obligations of hanging out with the neighbors.
It is too hot do anything. I need to concentrate on cooling off so that I won’t dehydrate. So due to medical reasons I should relax in a lawn chair with a cool drink. Don’t want to take any chances.
I need a break from the every day hassles of life. They say stress can shorten your life span and causes many disorders such a heart problems. My children need me, so I need to make sure I will be there for them. I would not want to risk my health by overdoing it.
I am a grown man and I decided that I am not going to work today because I do not feel like it. I don’t believe I have to have an excuse. I am just going to take the day off and do whatever comes to mind and enjoy this beautiful day, we only live ones.