In college, we “studied” so hard for finals that they would grant us three to four weeks off of school! Where did the corporate world go wrong? Where did the United States go wrong? I look around at lunch and I see tired people. I look around at the gym and I see folks who are barely making it through a game of squash because they don’t have the time to stay in shape. I get upset when I hear my co-workers talk about how they can’t make their kid’s basketball game because they have to stay late at work. Hmm… maybe I was born in the wrong generation, or maybe I have always gone 100 mph and accomplished everything on my daily to-do lists that I’ve always been able to “do it all.”
Pause.
Wait, have I ever been able to “do it all?” I’m always being pulled in 5,000 different directions. I look in the mirror and I see bags under my eyes. I see the intensity of my workouts slipping and I find myself turning my phone to airplane mode more often than ever before just to get some peace and quiet. Staying in on a Saturday night watching tear provoking romantic comedies? That has been happening way too often, especially for me, being the socialite-diva that I am. (Insert diva emoji here).
Although my personal Christmas break in college was on average 6 days, it was still 6 days away from “work,” away from the “grind.”
After working for 8 (almost 9!) months, I’ve realized I need a break. That is why my 6.5 day vacation beginning on Tuesday at 12:00 pm is fitting. I am headed to Boise, Idaho for my cousin Molly’s wedding and I am so tempted to keep my phone off the whole time… Okay, maybe just during the wedding celebrations…
Heading on a plane to Boise, to see family while being able to check out a new city and just live up the New Year is something I am SO excited to do. My vacation is coming at the perfect time, as I am a bit worn down from work. Why am I so worn down? I really think it’s because I haven’t had my 6 days away from work, away from the “grind.”
Rest is necessary, and I know now that utilizing my vacation time around the Christmas holiday from here on out is a must.
Boise, Idaho… HERE I COME! Oh, and God Bless my cousin Molly with her soon to be husband Sean!
xx
"going to the chapel and we're gonna get married..."
It's SO important to take that time to disconnect and, at the same time, reconnect. Reconnect with that part of us that sadly gets left behind when we're so "busy," and also with that which sustains us in our day to day life. I hope the wedding celebrations and your holiday were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSarah,
Sweet Spontaneity