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I
followed the advice of some prospective foster parents this weekend after they
made a recommendation for me to stop at Fall Creek Falls before heading back
home to Nashville. My job frequently takes me to different places all over the
state of Tennessee and even though I often dread the long drives to and from
foster homes, I enjoy being on the move and seeing new things.
I’d been to this state park once when I was
young, but a photograph is the only evidence of that experience since I don’t
remember a thing about that first trip here as a child. I decided to forgo the
windy mountain road on my trip back, as its lack of safety railings often
invokes what-if-I-go-plummeting-off-a-cliff-type thoughts.
I happily agreed to take an alternate route
that would lead me through the park. I reasoned that I’d count my visit as my
lunch break since I was still technically on the job this weekend. Mixing
business with pleasure, I took a stroll down trails and stood on mountaintops,
overlooking waterfalls below. I wish all of my weekend work trip destinations
were located as conveniently close to these incredible views!
My job
is definitely stressful- finding good homes for kids is a responsibility that
most people don’t take lightly. On Saturday, this frazzled little social worker
demonstrated exceptional time management/multitasking ability to pencil in an
unscheduled appointment. Taking time for yourself is crucial to avoid the
dreaded social worker burnout- At least, that’s what I told myself to excuse
this all too brief lunch break at Fall Creek Falls...a little fun makes me work
harder, therefore increasing company productivity and profit. This visit was
completed in the best interest of maintaining my sanity, as well as the overall
well being of my employers. It's for the kids- that usually works as a reason
to do about anything. So... for the good of the children, I needed to be here
on this day. :)
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