boredom and busyness

how can a person be really bored and really busy all at the same time? I was running ragged all summer, trying to keep up with three jobs, and yet I was completely and totally bored. oddly enough, when I became chained to my couch thanks to my flight down the stairs, I wasn't nearly as bored as I had been when I had so much to do. I hope the jobs I have now are more interesting than the last ones.