This week has been a hot mess. I'm finding the unique challenges are emotionally draining, more so than I anticipated. I find myself in a scattered state; I try to complete a task and become distracted by another task then think back to myself 'Wait. I was just doing something else. What was it again.'

This afternoon I decided to catch up on some of the DVR goodies because quite frankly I wasn't getting anything done. Right in the middle of "Parenthood" I had the urgent need to wipe down all the light switches with Lysol. I mean who does that? Better yet have I lost my mind? I hate cleaning. Well, unless I'm pissed off. Then I can clean a room like no bodies business.

It's not like the episode was a mirror image of my week or my house is outrageously dirty so I don't think it caused the 'cleaning attack' but this sudden urge to drop what I'm doing and clean the light switches of all things has got me feeling a bit off.

Please tell me you've had one of these weeks otherwise I'll have to count my meds to make sure I didn't skip a day.

This week is a big week for many reasons. Within a couple of hours of posting I will be leaving for work. For most this isn't anything to write about but in my case it causes our household to panic on the edge or reason.

See, typically I work from home or within a days travel with my clients but ever so often I must travel for days on end. This week is one of those weeks. Hubby requires a print out of the kids schedules, the kids must be reassured they will survive in their father's care and I must ensure the house will practically run on it's own while I'm gone for three days. It's a challenge.

Not only will I be traveling this week but it is also the anniversary of my Mother's passing and my son's birthday this week. I'm thankful for the work distraction but I am concerned feelings may manifest within my work. This could either make my judgement clouded from time to time or send me into 'beotch' mode a lot quicker than normal. I'll be on guard but I do pity the fool who doesn't deliver whatever it is I ask of them.

My son's birthday is this week. I will be back in time for his special day but worry he may notice his birthday party this weekend will be quickly assembled and possibly be missing a few elements he loves.

As a precaution I've pre-programed great dinner options in the Garmin, packed my lavender bubble bath, a lovely novel and ensured great hotel rooms to help me unwind during my stays.

What helps you relax during travel?

As I begin this week I am reminded of the phrase 'Behind every good man is a great woman.' For those of you in doubt I submit the following dream sequence from my guilty pleasure "The Starter Wife."

My thoughts EXACTLY Debra, my thoughts EXACTLY!