Best explanation I've yet heard for it! Way to go! I really like that idea. :) Adds something to her character journey too, perhaps accepting her mother more and not trying as hard to "fit in" with the Starfleet norm, realizing she can be completely herself? Becoming more settled with her shipmates and relaxing? Good options to think about.

(And yes, I've had many days like you're describing. Some of the best fanfics come out of days when you have a million other things you should be doing.)