['i am really looking forward to taking a few days away from work before the end of the year', 'Yea, you definitely need a break every now and then. Is it vacation time?', "we haven't had one this year. it's mostly just cuz i'm burnt out at work and at my breaking point."]
Sounds like you're really tired. Are you going to make it to the end of the year without a break?
i am really looking forward to taking a few days away from work before the end of the year