Weekends

Week´-end´
n. The end of the week, usually comprising the period from Friday evening to Monday morning, observed commonly as a period of respite from work or school; as, to visit one for a week-end; also, a house party during a week-end. Contrasted to work days.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Week-end

What is it about this word that brings hope and joy to the hearts of so many? I found these quotes that express my feelings about weekends:

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week. ~Joseph Addison

"I've been thinking Hobbes --"
"On a weekend?"
"Well, it wasn't on purpose..." ~ Calvin & Hobbes Quotes
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/weekend-quotes.html

This week I found myself living for the weekend. So what are my incredible plans? First, I am very excited to be getting off campus! Second, I am going out to dinner tonight (don't worry, Mom. It isn't an expensive place.) Third, I am going to have time to do my laundry. I know, I know - doesn't this sound like loads of fun (pun intended), but when your dresser is getting as empty as mine is, you know there is a problem. Fourth, I might actually get ahead on my homework that has been hanging over my head for days. Yeah, I like that idea a lot. And then of course, it is Sunday. I look forward to the refreshment of spending time worshiping my Heavenly Father with other believers.

So the picture I uploaded is the place I would be if my dreams came true this weekend...in the mountains at home. Hiking, relaxing, sniffing the fragrance of woodsmoke in the air...not much sounds better than that right now. :)

All in all, I am so excited that it is Friday. What about you?