So I guess I've been to 12% of the countries in the world. Just looking at the map, memories flood back. It's interesting how a lot of them have to do with food ... Greek moussaka, Italian pasta, Polish zurek, Hungarian goulash (anyone have a good recipe for that?), Spanish tapas (and mushroom ice cream there too ... wow!), French cheese & wine, mmmmm.
It's kinda cool, and kinda sad that travel now consists of day trips to the beach, camping in the mountains, and long weekends in Seattle. Well, not truly sad, but I do miss dreaming of the next big trip knowing that it'll be a reality in the near future. But we did exchange all that for a whole new, amazing adventure (who's taking a nap at the moment). Maybe we'll get the Bean to Europe someday, who knows ... or South America :) Now that would be fun. Patagonia anyone?
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04 February 2010
19 January 2010
The Problem with Vacations
Ryan and I played hooky today. We went to central Oregon on Sunday (having Monday off because of MLK day), called in subs last night, and enjoyed our extra day looking at beautiful snow-capped mountains and drinking coffee at Sisters Coffee Company. I think everyone should play hooky, guilt-free, at least once every few months. But I guess we have the advantage of calling in a sub. Some people might not have that, and that would be a bummer for their boss.
But the problem with vacations is that sometimes it feels worse when you come back than it did when you left. And by you I mean I. When I go on vacation, sometimes it's so rejuvenating that I'm excited to get back to "normal" life because I'm convinced that this time I can do everything, and better. But sometimes, yes like this time, I feel great when I'm away and then I come back and think, really? this is the life I chose? what can I cross off my schedule this week?
After I finish grumbling (both inside and to my husband) I realize that I'm just reaping the life I've sown, as crazy and too often unhealthy as it is. I have illusions that it will change when this or that happens, but it won't, not unless I make it change. It's a human liability, I believe, that we too often think that life happens to us. It does (yes, I am a divine determinist) and it doesn't (I have almost limitless choice).
And I really don't want my life to be just like a vacation, because then where would the fun be in vacations? But maybe a little bit more relaxation? That would be healthier for us all.
So choices here I come. Harken, New Years' resolutions?
But the problem with vacations is that sometimes it feels worse when you come back than it did when you left. And by you I mean I. When I go on vacation, sometimes it's so rejuvenating that I'm excited to get back to "normal" life because I'm convinced that this time I can do everything, and better. But sometimes, yes like this time, I feel great when I'm away and then I come back and think, really? this is the life I chose? what can I cross off my schedule this week?
After I finish grumbling (both inside and to my husband) I realize that I'm just reaping the life I've sown, as crazy and too often unhealthy as it is. I have illusions that it will change when this or that happens, but it won't, not unless I make it change. It's a human liability, I believe, that we too often think that life happens to us. It does (yes, I am a divine determinist) and it doesn't (I have almost limitless choice).
And I really don't want my life to be just like a vacation, because then where would the fun be in vacations? But maybe a little bit more relaxation? That would be healthier for us all.
So choices here I come. Harken, New Years' resolutions?
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