I am not a good vacationer. I very rarely can sit in one place and have things done for me. I like to be moving and doing things all the time. That could be working, cooking, cleaning, coaching, watching sports, etc! Even in church on Sunday morning, I am doing things all the time. Last week, I went to the dark side. I took a full week off and with a great group of friends (no kids), traveled to San Pedro Island, Belize. It was AMAZING! We rented a house on the beach with two amazing caretakers. We snorkeled, swam, fished, ate, gambled, danced and shared a cocktail or two.
Now don't get me wrong, I have taken time off before, but never completely unplugged for a week! Sure, I read the "Urgent" emails and the ones that you have to read when you know you are away, but nothing more than that. Is my inbox a horrible disaster? YES! Will it all get resolved in time? I am sure it will. Did I love vacation? Yes. Was a ready to come home? Absolutely, I missed my kids horribly! Will I do it again? Sure.
In a week, I became a Belizer and know that someday I will return. Until then, I better get back to work and, as ever, keep going!
Now don't get me wrong, I have taken time off before, but never completely unplugged for a week! Sure, I read the "Urgent" emails and the ones that you have to read when you know you are away, but nothing more than that. Is my inbox a horrible disaster? YES! Will it all get resolved in time? I am sure it will. Did I love vacation? Yes. Was a ready to come home? Absolutely, I missed my kids horribly! Will I do it again? Sure.
In a week, I became a Belizer and know that someday I will return. Until then, I better get back to work and, as ever, keep going!
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