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4.17.2012

AHHHHHHH......

That's how my vacation felt. Ahhhhhhh......
Like letting out a long sigh that I didn't know I was holding. 
I'll fill you in with pictures and itineraries and all that jazz tomorrow, once I've downloaded my pictures and unpacked my suitcase (there may or may not be a giant rock impeding that process...) But let it suffice to say I had an amazing time. The trip combined all of my most important elements:

  • Time with old friends and lots and lots of laughing (plus a snort or two)
  • Sleeping in (on one of the most comfortable beds I've tried, to boot!)
  • Uninterrupted time with The Boy - in fact, the longest time we've spent together since Christmas- woo hoo!
  • The perfect mix of fun activities and relaxation time
  • Completely unnecessary amounts of delicious food

I truly believe that vacations are necessary. Think back to school days - you had your summer break, winter break, spring and fall breaks. Whoever has the power to decide knew it was important that kids (and teachers) got breaks from school. I think that same idea should apply to us working stiffs. Sure, we don't get told to take vacation - but we should follow our younger footsteps and give ourselves breaks. 
Though I probably can't swing eight weeks off in the summer, my new MO is to take  breaks - long weekends, full weeks, whatever I can get - every season.
I feel so refreshed and much less likely to stab any and all coworkers with staples - that alone should be a good recommendation. But I also feel reminded of how much fun I can have and how wonderful it is to have friends and Boyfriends who make life rich.

If you haven't yet this year, take my advice - plan a vacation. Your brain, and co-workers, will thank you for it ;)

4 comments:

  1. I am so looking forward to our July vacation, it's not even funny... NEED a break! :P

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    1. It sounds like so much fun! Sometimes the looking forward to is (almost) as good as the trip itself!

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  2. We had an amazing time with you guys. Can't wait to come visit you!

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